I love the foundation of the tree and always viewed the branches and leaves as the conduit to freedom for such a sturdy beast. The way they sway in the wind...leaves fly away.. always a cycle of death and rebirth.. So for me the leaves just became the birds..xo
Posted 7 Years Ago
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7 Years Ago
Wow, yes I hadn't even thought about trees, leaves , and birds in that sense. Astute observation! I .. read moreWow, yes I hadn't even thought about trees, leaves , and birds in that sense. Astute observation! I just like to think how birds can rise above the trivialities that consume us on the ground.
Thank you for your awesome insights!
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Compartment 114
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There are many valuable trees in this world, yet only a small number of people who soar with inspiration beneath their wings, and you are one of them :)
Posted 7 Years Ago
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7 Years Ago
Thanks for the encouraging words! We all have some strong foundation to hold onto in life. No time l.. read moreThanks for the encouraging words! We all have some strong foundation to hold onto in life. No time like the present to spread our wings and fly!
A lesson to all in another relevant piece Brent, in which you extol the virtues shown by King Robert the Bruce; try, try, and try again.
Posted 7 Years Ago
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7 Years Ago
To live is to try. As soon as we stop trying, we stop living anything that resembles a fruitful life.. read moreTo live is to try. As soon as we stop trying, we stop living anything that resembles a fruitful life. Agree with you that we must keep trying and have a positive attitude.
I just have to say that I really liked the poem and that it taught me a lot. "I only wince when others fail to see" I agree
Posted 7 Years Ago
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7 Years Ago
Glad you liked my poem! We have much to learn from each other and art is a cool way to do so.
.. read moreGlad you liked my poem! We have much to learn from each other and art is a cool way to do so.
Great poem, Brent. Our poems are a gift to infinity, the source of all the muse we get to play with.
Posted 7 Years Ago
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7 Years Ago
It's freeing to unleash our thoughts through the art of poetry. I believe that most of us start out .. read moreIt's freeing to unleash our thoughts through the art of poetry. I believe that most of us start out writing for ourselves. When we see how others can relate strongly to our work, our poems become a gift to the greater good.
I appreciate your encouraging remarks!
7 Years Ago
It was a gift of sorts when one day I seemed to realize that my poetry writes itself. Keep up your .. read more It was a gift of sorts when one day I seemed to realize that my poetry writes itself. Keep up your good work.
Learning to love yourself first is the gateway to learning to love others... fly my friend, soar high and reach the stars
Posted 7 Years Ago
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7 Years Ago
Agreed, I recognize my own skills and interests. Now, I can channel my passion with a clear purpose... read moreAgreed, I recognize my own skills and interests. Now, I can channel my passion with a clear purpose.
Thank you for your kind words!
7 Years Ago
it takes time to understand ourselves and then we move forward with confidence ..
I like this piece alot; and i know you realized the shift but I think the shift was good. its like leaves are metaphorical for birds
Posted 7 Years Ago
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7 Years Ago
I'm glad you liked my poem! Right, I realize now that leaves are like birds. And since leaves can re.. read moreI'm glad you liked my poem! Right, I realize now that leaves are like birds. And since leaves can regrow, it also shows how our ideas and dreams can be reborn.
Steady like tree and moving like airplane. What wonderful combination.
Posted 7 Years Ago
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7 Years Ago
Yes my metaphors are even beyond my comprehension sometimes...As long as we have a strong foundation.. read moreYes my metaphors are even beyond my comprehension sometimes...As long as we have a strong foundation, we can build on our ideas and watch them soar.
Changes and realization in life...to soar
with writing is wonderful and to appreciate it is more.
Nice thoughts here.
Posted 7 Years Ago
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7 Years Ago
I like the first two lines of your review are a couplet. Yes, the realization that I only need to ch.. read moreI like the first two lines of your review are a couplet. Yes, the realization that I only need to change my mindset in order to be happier in life was a revelation.
With pen and board the artist soars to infinity and beyond. I agree. Beautiful poem.
Posted 7 Years Ago
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7 Years Ago
Such simple tools allow artists to create such magnificent pieces of work. Great to think about the .. read moreSuch simple tools allow artists to create such magnificent pieces of work. Great to think about the power of simplicity. Glad you liked the poem and thank you for your sincere comments!
Writing was the first time that I ever felt strong. It was the first time I felt that I could make a difference in the world. I know they are just letters, little swirling symbols. Yet, they are the f.. more..