' relationships '
together
holding the broken journeys
tidbits rocked the rocking chairs
ploughed through the writing tables
confession boxes echoed
to the taps on a dead tree
whether cut , crafted or burnt
in the fireplace,or elsewhere
where, without any body
what simply lay on the earth
was kind of spiritual
the calming shade of a tree
holding the broken journeys
together ..
/ original / z.g.
[ Ed :
Line 5 - confession boxes , listened ]
the calming shade of a tree....wonderful!!
ReplyDeleteHow strong and stately a tree can be...when not endangered.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful interpretation of this prompt Zoya, so gentle and soothing to read.
ReplyDeleteStrong images in this writing. The tree, with shade, strong roots, binding together. Well done.
ReplyDeleteTrees can offer incredible calm. You captured it so well.
ReplyDeletethat is a such a great treat...
ReplyDeletebeautiful images potrayed..
very nature-some!
ReplyDeleteawesome rendition of the prompt Zoya!
Dear zoya--
ReplyDeleteI felt myself relaxing as I read your piece. I don't have to hold myself together...that's better done by more nimble and stronger hands than my own...thank you for this. As always, subtle and lovely.
Hey would you like to do a joint birthday blog post and link to each other? We could pick a theme, like...well...there's so many. You can email me and we can dream it up together, if you'd like. beth at virtualteahouse dot com
.. many thanks ..
ReplyDeleteOh my, this is exquisite! I've re-read it several times to see which lines were particularly strong or vivid and, as it turns, out - the entire piece is perfect!
ReplyDeleteZoya, you did this soooooo well. I was trying to relate my family tree to this very nice one of yours.
ReplyDeleteSince I am the oldest in our branch (the tree does have older ones but all are in my generation or younger) I have dibs on the rocking chair. It seems to have more prestige and respect than the rest.
I surely do not wish to be the firewood. :-)
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.. Thank U Jim ! ..
ReplyDeleteI re-read this a couple of times and enjoyed the poem more with each read. Very creative take on the prompt!
ReplyDeletehello beth ,
ReplyDeletemany happy returns ! ~ ~ november 26 !
have put up my post : -HERE / -
keeping each others stories alive. this is a wonderful interpretation of the prompt!
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