Tree In The Wind

Forgive and forget

Forgive and forget

All I do is give and give

All you do is get.

You pull and I fall

You push and I bend

When does it end?

When will you see

How much is at stake,

That one day you’ll push

And I’ll break?

Reviews

[mattavelli]

Hello, av! :)
This was an interesting read. The thoughts are pensive, but written playfully to start, progressing into direct questions. This reads like someone is in trouble. Haha
Thanks for sharing.

[@_av_poetry]

That is the trouble for people who give too much. Instead of becoming bitter I wrote this. Thanks for reading!

[Ballpark Frank]

Very sad. how true though. This write pretty much describes my parents marriage. 😣

[@_av_poetry]

Unfortunately it describes a lot of people's relationships. A good relationship should have a balance of give and take in order for happiness to occur.

[Ballpark Frank]

I agree. I want to read more.

[@_av_poetry]

Thank you :)

[Robert Trakofler]

no breakage allowed AV!!!! this is sweet and sad but the end makes me mad no breaking please unless it's to break free:)

[@_av_poetry]

Breaking is an inevitable part of life. You have to live in a bubble to avoid it. But yeah breaking free is the good way of breaking. Thanks for reading Robert. My real name is Angela btw.

[Writer at last! Sky ~]

More in a broader sense, the reality of life. The more we want to live the more we getting close to the end of life. With each second of life passing by, we are getting bend by the push of life. One fine day everything and everyone is going to break. Willingly or unwillingly. Your Tree In The Wind gave me the viewpoint of life on the earth. Very touching one thanks for sharing.

[@_av_poetry]

Thanks for reading and sharing your thoughts.

[Writer at last! Sky ~]

Most welcome...

[Chris Shaw]

Really enjoyed the vivid imagery here of a tree being pulled in all directions by a cruel wind. So viscious, that the trunk snapped. I saw a silver birch because they are so graceful and move so well with the wind, until they bend too far. Your lines also work well with relationships. There are givers and takers. Takers are exhausting.They can break your spirit. I like where you took me. Thank you.

Chris

[@_av_poetry]

Thank you Chris. It means a lot :)

[Chris Shaw]

Came back for a second read of this one. Such a good poem and I do have an affinity with trees. Yes at times we can be compared to them, especially when dealing with our emotions.

[@_av_poetry]

Thanks Chris. Nature definitely inspires! :) I hope your tree is not broken but full of luscious green leaves and spring flowers.

[Chris Shaw]

My silver birch outside my bedroom window which I often write about is thriving:)