Naturally Superior

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Naturally Superior.

 

An ancient Cypress tree still stands

Beside a ruined monument.

Outlasts the works of human hands.

Nothing man made is permanent.

 

The tree is self sufficient .

It needs no other maintenance.

Apart from the nourishment.

The soil provides and rains enhance.

 

The builders of the monument.

Erected by them to impress

Are long since dead that’s evident.

Outlasted by this grand Cypress. 

 

The ancient tree’s content to be.

Just what it is a simple tree.

 

Saturday, 03 March 2012

Reviews

[J.M.B]

appreciate this piece, the simplicity of it captures the theme.

[Valentine]

Correct...and many of God made things aren't either..Our world seems to always be in constant change. Perhaps that is what makes it so fascinating to scientistd etc...Nice idea for this one..Kathie

[Marie]

This is good; it says a lot.

[J. J. Nightingale]

And a simple Tree .. is a good Tree, to be .. ..

I love this ! ..... Jasmine xo