There’s a lone tree I see,
reminds me
of what used to be.
I try not to fall under its spell,
as it takes me back to the place
where I once fell.
Looking at it now,
my heart just cries.
Why’d it take me so long
to realize.
Life is good now,
so I turn away,
choosing to leave
all those memories at bay.
© 2022 Michelle Cook
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Thank you for sharing this, Chuck 💛
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Always a joy and pleasure to read and share your posts with followers, My Dear! Hope you have a great day!! 😘💕🎁🌹
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Thank you, Chuck. You too! 💛
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Michelle, this is nice. It takes me in different directions pending how I see the words. Is this the tree you sat beneath to lament the problems in your life, eg? Or, is this the tree where you and your beau carved your initials only to find out later he would not treat you well, eg? Well done. Keith
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Hmmm… or is it something quite altogether different. I wonder… lol… Thanks, Keith 😁
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Michelle, to me that is good poetry, with so many interpretations. Keith
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Thanks again, Keith. 💛 I often write my poetry in so many different stages, that at times it starts out about one thing and ends up being about a other. 🙂
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My interpretation is, tree represent the past self and how past self was lonely, it takes us to the dark days, when we had no-one with us. Time and again we think of that time and are afraid to return there.
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Oh, I can envision that too! I find trees can be representative of so many things and I think that’s why I tend to use them in my writing as much as I do. Thank you for your lovely messages. I’m trying to read through all of them right now and it was so kind of you to leave me so many. 💛
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Sorry for so many notifications. I just wanted to make sure that I read your work and drop my thoughts with it. I didn’t randomly liked, but read them.
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It was wonderful seeing all your lovely comments. Thank you so much! 💛
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This is so relatable.❤️
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❤️
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Beautiful told Michelle.
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Thank you, Kate 💛
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Oh, Michelle, this resonates deeply, and reminds me of many a painful moment. Yet, your poem also reminds me that those moments are now gone, and there is flourishing in the present. This is a gorgeous poem. 💛
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Thank you, Jeff… 💛I’m thankful for my troubled past, for without it, I’d never have such an amazing life now.
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You’re welcome, Michelle. Always. 💛 I understand completely, and agree wholeheartedly – it’s exactly how I feel about mine.
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💫💛🙂
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That is a lonely tree. Good one, Michelle.
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Thank you… 🌳
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