Branches Above

Branches Above

A Poem by schlanks

Troubled
By the unhidden emerald
Caught amongst the stars
In the eyes of the beholders
Avoiding the gaze of reflective waters
Only breathing easy in the shade of higher green

© 2023 schlanks


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schlanks
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loved the imagery in this poem.
favorite line was the last:
"only breathing easy in the shade of higher green"
{beautiful wordplay.}

Posted 1 Year Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

schlanks

1 Year Ago

Thank you!
This is so wonderful and beautiful

Posted 1 Year Ago


schlanks

1 Year Ago

Thank you :)
This is wonderful, enjoyed this

Posted 1 Year Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

schlanks

1 Year Ago

Thank you!
This is fantastic! I love the colours and imagery used in this and the emotion it evokes. Thank you for sharing this :)

Posted 1 Year Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

schlanks

1 Year Ago

Thank you very much!
This is really pretty, I love how deeply it can be read in so few words. Great job :)

Posted 1 Year Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

schlanks

1 Year Ago

Thank you for enjoying it both on the surface and beyond :)

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Added on December 20, 2023
Last Updated on December 20, 2023
Tags: nature, shy, relief, belonging, anxiety, short, poem, poetry

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