Looking for the Perfect Perch

Safe from harm on a Branch in a Sycamore tree ...

Sycamore trees offer protection from wind and rain   

One could stay hidden among the branches... 

The perfect hideaway from Bandits that roam about... 

Ancient writings have mentioned the privacy afforded.  

In a thunderstorm when skies are blue and dark...  

Musicians play and Philosophers preach from pulpits in 

clouds of wisdom and prophecies where children learn of 

mysterious events leading up to the present catastrophes.  

Like our feathered friends... we dare to be Brave and Calm... 

going about our daily tasks as though we are in the hands of 

Destiny and thereby must follow the lead of those who swore 

a Hippocratic Oath written by Hippocrates to teach the secrets 

of Medicine to the next Generation... that illness has a physical and 

rational explanation... and not caused by superstitions and possessions 

of evil spirits.  To this Oath we hold fast.  Be brave and safe.     

Reviews

[jacob erin-cilberto]

There is a beautiful, huge Sycamore by the courts where we play tennis....and just the other day,
we were all commenting on its size and shape.
something that can protect us?
we need that shelter right now...we need something to guard us from what we are dealing
with...all the sickness and hate spewing out...we need that shelter, that tree, the beauty of this poem.
j.

[Patricia Wedel]

Wow! Jacob... you are a Comrade-in-Arms... and I mean that in a gentle way. If only we could work together to make our world better... by being an example of how we go about to compromise and go forward without destroying what has been proven and accomplished, albeit... not perfect. This is our Prayer. Be blessed and safe. Prayer is powerful. We have just seen an example of that in the News..
where a strong Senator has changed his position for the Good of the Country and the World. Amen.. Pat

[Lydia Shutter]

A write of strength and empowerment in the face of evil. Yes, the branches of the tree shield the birds from harm. We must keep ourselves out of harm's way. A mask, social distancing, and hand washing are our shields. This is one of your best poems, Pat. I enjoyed it. Lydi**

[Patricia Wedel]

dearest Lydi... I believe most of us are empowered to help those who have no direction and are confused. There are blessings when the light shines in the darkest of corners... because we care. gently, Pat

[Chris Shaw]

Your sycamores are an earthly beauty. How we need the blessings of nature even more in times of strife. They provide shelter and comfort for hearts in need. We sit and wait. We bide our time and hope that science gives us the vaccine that can give us freedom again. Wonderful poetry dear Pat.

Chris

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Chris... I am certain that the Great Pyramids took more time than pebbles in a Creek to be recognized for their longevity and respect for lives spent in turbulent times. Medicine has come a long way in a span of endless time where secrets lie.
We are an integral part of knowledge expanding like
the vaccine for COVID 19. tenderly, Pat

[Chris Shaw]

Looking for a new poem Pat from you but thought I would drop by and send you all good wishes. Fondly, Chris