Survival.

Survival.

Why do trees stubbornly struggle when blasted ?

Too rudely knarled, wind-bent yet alive,
ironized knuckles bear scars pummeled black.

Is it not proper we learn how such can survive ?

    

         How do sunken rootlings become clinging claws ?           

Fortress of foot-power gale's power fights 
while every blast aims its limb-splitting force.

Yet a mere sapling, if rooted in Self-hood, revives.

 

As the days of a battle-wise moorland tree
so shall be the ways of victorious humanity.

Reviews

[Chris Shaw]

We need strong roots to survive just as the tree does in the harsh conditions of winter. Yet when you look at a sapling, you do wonder. They survive against all the odds. Reminds me of a silver birch in my garden which has taken some batterings and yet lives to see another spring. Another wonderful nature write Fay together with a superb image.

Chris

[Fay Slimm]

Too true Chris that the sapling is a good example of bending to avoid breaking - - - - and life for a tree on top of the moors means facing a whole lot of pressure - -- so pleased that you thought my verse constituted a readable tribute - I believe too that such battle-wise moves are needed for humanity's survival - - great to have your visit and generous review and thank you so much............

[Chris Shaw]

You are welcome Fay. Loving your nature writes.

Chris

[jacob erin-cilberto]

nice allegory here...we dig in with all we have when the storms of life are needed to be weathered.
Good roots, and we bend but not break.
j.

[Fay Slimm]

Too true jacob - bending to challenges is what is needed by trees and by we earthlings too. Thanks for your visit and review my friend.