Tag Archives: Trees

Black and White in Color

Posted on December 20, 2013 by

At times – tough times, Black and white exists Clearly without bleeding Of color, frivolousness Loses velocity, deep breaths Entomb smiles, hidden Intertwined like branches Of trees seen in starkness, Birthday suits, showing Wear are strong still yet To venture … Continue reading →

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Dignity – A Tanka

Posted on December 1, 2013 by

sun tired of gray skies hides within the gold of trees life in perspective red and brown trace blood and land bareness minds our age to death Copyright © 2013 Shainbird. All rights reserved.

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Rorschach Test

Posted on November 15, 2013 by

We came this way, Splitting trees like hairs, Warping beauty for selves, Our character tested, Lacking in emotion. Copyright © 2013 Shainbird. All rights reserved. NaNoWriMo Day 15: 1487

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Reading the Leaves

Posted on November 11, 2013 by

Half full, reflecting, Saturated waters Darkening, selfless Trees succumbing, Dregs of existence. Copyright © 2013 Shainbird. All rights reserved. NaNoWriMo Day 10: 1258

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Auditory Trees

Posted on September 28, 2013 by

The trees have ears, listening To the whispers of the wind, To secrets of human hearts Beating below, swaying above, Understanding, standing firm, Occasionally fashioning earrings Delicate or large, always giving, Loving and ready to receive a hug. Copyright © … Continue reading →

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Dead Trees

Posted on August 25, 2013 by

Summer winds tickle leaves Of trees growing beside, A dead tree doesn’t laugh Whose limbs are petrified. Sullen and without sway, Barely a shade to provide, Yet it looms high above Beyond personas belied. Arms outstretched, reaching Like memoirs verified. … Continue reading →

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Winter Leaves

Posted on July 30, 2013 by

Note: Bastet of Bastet’s Pixelventures part of Because We’re Poets gave us another picture prompt: “So my dears…let’s look at flowers or plants! So pull out your cell phones or if you’ve got something better you can certainly use it, and let’s take on this risky … Continue reading →

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