Trees Bend.

Bent trees are sure proof of persistent storms
which batter against their best defences,
incessant blowing off-course, no warning
ahead from gales, yet determined to drench
with prolonged strength any opposing force
cannot endanger great hearts for within
trees sits calm. Feared are storms remorselessly
battling the mind, they resist strongest will
to it's ultimate break but as trees bend
to recover they survive, outer attack
needs inside resources therefore we send
out signals and yield like trees to fight back.
Without bolts heart-doors close and are not made
to open for ought save to Love's fearless face. 

Reviews

[Shapirta]

wow. that was a really descriptive and poetic poem! great job! can you do me a favor and review 'the silver necklace'? I am really interested in what others think! thank you in advance, and again: great job on the poem!i really liked it, and i'm sure other people will too!

[redd Brick Keshner]

In the storms of life we can wonder if the bent tree is as persistent as the storm, one touching the other and changing them in ways unseen to the eye. Such a moving bevy of verse and thought and sentiment! It is good to be reading again after many a year and the changes that have occured in the interim. Thanks for sharing.

[Fay Slimm]

Thank you for looking this posting up again Frederick - - trees have always amazed me in their defiance of Cornish high winds and in the message they pass to those who look at why they survive. Much appreciated is your visit dear poet-friend.

[Richard🖌]

Ahhh, Fay 🍂

There's nothing like the feminine strength, determination, and sensually embracing appeal of a beautiful Cornish Lass, and what a perfect depiction of her to the strength, flexibility, and resilience of one of Nature's most endearingly emblematic givers of life ⁓ the wondrous Tree.
Who's pen, but yours, Dear Fay, could compose such an enthrallingly impacting, deeply meaningful love poem, to rousingly touch and unbolt our hearts.

As you well know, I've always loved and enjoyed your poetry, M'Lady … it's been long enough I've missed your charming poetess's touch,
I'm so glad I found this virtual masterpiece … warmest hug of grateful thanks to You! ⁓ Richard 🍃

"A VERY HAPPY CHRISTMAS TO YOU, LADY FAY & A FABULOUS 2020!"

[Fay Slimm]

Thank you for your expressive response to my thoughts on survival dear Richard - trees do show the way when on walking the moors their bending frames cope with life's storms and I am truly glad that you saw the point of comparison between trees and humanity in these few words.
Wishes for a delectable Christmas season come your way from today's wet, windy Cornwall where quietly accepting life's inclement weather gives all lasses here more love for warm strength as a new year approaches.
Hoping this coming 2020 will bring plenty of healthy blessings to you and to yours my friend.

[Richard🖌]

Thank ever, Dear Fay, for your sweet, warm nature … you are always welcome to my humbly admiring words of praise and delight of your generously shared skills.
Yes, I seem to harmoniously grasp all your poetry in a most appealing way. : )
I have one on here about a tree you might enjoy … it's titled simply, "The TREE".
https://www.writerscafe.org/writing/RichardJ/1550785/
Thank you, Sweet Poetess, for your warmly gentle words shared. 🍂

[Neville]

You have some of the most bent trees round your way that I have ever seen & some of the most resilient women too .. Ragged and real is Kernow ....as are these words & true... N

[Fay Slimm]

Yes an apt comparison is a bent tree with a stalwart female - at least around there 'ere parts 'tis...... thanks for the visit and comment Nev....

[Neville]

My pleasure Fay..