Zen Tree

Zen Tree

 

Standing there

like some

honour bound

and loyal sentry

on guard ..

Silent, and so

perfectly quiet

Almost invisible

and still ..

Ready for just

about anything

maybe ..

Except for the

sound

of a brother

falling alone in

a forest

somewhere ..

Which of course

no one

is ever likely to hear ..

 

  

Reviews

[Fabian G. Franklin]

Good one. I like trees. They are some of my favorite things in this world and the oldest living things on the planet. I'm particularly fond of Bristlecone Pines; those twisted and knurled ancients that survive millennia with their dignity intact. Trees make no sound but the wind through their branches often seems to sigh. On a scientific note, if a tree falls in the forest it still will not make a sound since "sound" is produced inside the ear from vibrations. I was taught that by my psychology professor in college a long, long time ago. But they certainly catalogue time and weather changes in their own diaries of rings. They're still remarkable things, those trees. I enjoyed your writing. F.

[Neville]

thank you for visiting these words Fabian .. such visits are always welcome & likewise, appreciated. Neville.

[JE Falcon]

Well written, expressed, and a great subject matter. --- Trees, I dig-um, a lot!

[Neville]

.................... thank you kindly JE .. N

[lightsong]

Ok! this is a GEM! and truth as I was reading it I felt I am a "Zen Tree". this one speaks of those who works in the shadow, gives without waiting for a reward, feel others and everything and break when someone breaks. maybe I am too far here but yeah... I read all of this through your Tree.

[Neville]

this guy has a thing about hunches .. and I'm not talking about Quasimodo neither .. you have remarkable insight and compassion my lovely G Girl .......................... Neville :)

[W. Barrett Munn]

I like this one, too. Less, often, is more.

[Neville]

that'll do nicely my friend .. ever so nicely in fact .. thank you & truly .......... Neville :)

[Ken Simm.]

Such atmosphere and such an idea. Also such structure and such great words. I love the whole concept.

[Neville]

I am absolutely delighted that you visited these words Ken .. Many thanks indeed sir .. Neville

[keith]

very inventive do over of 'does it make a sound?' that flows naturally from word choice
it's a good read

[Neville]

I see you got it keith .. thank you very much indeed my friend .......................... Neville