Grandfather Tree

Rainforest Experience

Out of my body you came
Feeding on my decay
Broadening my smile
Deepening my tears
Fixing your roots into this soil
Lifting your branches toward the light


- 07-21-1990

Reviews

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Allen... I thought of how our offspring burst forth with our genes and became their own person. Perhaps our wisdom is part of the decay in your poem. Explaining passion to our young is difficult as they must learn by feeling their way through life. I best explain life as our Spirit that endured and guides our way although we may stumble from time to time⚓️A beautiful poem. You know the poem “I think I shall never see a poem as lovely as a tree” by Joyce Kilmer I believe. truly, Pat

[AllenS]

One of my favorites of all time.
Like "feeling their way through" .
Realize when i was young i had no understanding of that. Few did.

[AllenS]

Passion seems like a quality not taught but caught, then .... lets see ... coddled. Thanks for reading and sharing.

[Coyote Poetry]

Amazing use of words. I planted two trees when I moved into my home. Now they stand tall and beautiful. Nature wonders leave us with good place and good memories to hold on to. Thank you Allen for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote

[AllenS]

They do indeed, Coyote! Amazement courses my body as I walk among them. I talk to them, smell them and feel their cooling presence.

[AllenS]

This poem sprang to life in the Hoh Rainforest of Western Washington state. Imagining how the young spring from the old, life from decay. This particular visit held great enchantment.

[Coyote Poetry]

I loved this poem my friend.