The Weeping Willow

by Cindy   Jan 31, 2011


I've shaded many blankets
Spread hidden beneath my leaves
Heard young lovers secrets
Softly whispered on a breeze

Watched the flooded river
As it over flowed its banks
Taking many relatives
Helpless, watching as they sank

My branches held many nests
Protection from the storms
While mothers sat on their eggs
I helped to keep them warm

Standing for one hundred years
Long branches now sweep the ground
Elated the wind blew my seed
Planting where nature abounds

Written for a club writing exercise

Written by: Cynthia Graver
Jan 30, 2011

3


Did You Like This Poem?

Latest Comments

  • 9 years ago

    by Ben Pickard

    What a lovely poem, Cindy - one I would have loved to have written. Those trees really must see some things......
    All the very best and take care
    Ben

  • 13 years ago

    by Courageous Dreamer

    Some great imagery here of this willow tree, I liked the perspective you wrote it from. It's always interesting to put yourself in the shoes of a tree, perhaps sometimes maybe it resembles yourself and your life as I know you've been through so much. I loved the idea of the branches sweeping the ground, definitely emphasizes the willow tree weeping yet a sense of hope in a way as a new tree is planted, yes? Kind of like a second chance. That's how I saw your ending to be. Excellent, thought out poem :)

  • 13 years ago

    by Meena Krish

    I really liked this read Cindy. You bring out
    feelings and thoughts of a tree which has
    witnessed many, many events in life..excellent work!!

  • 13 years ago

    by tainted melody

    Wow this poem is amazing, and it has such a cool perspective. I will def. watch for any new poems from you. ^_^

  • 13 years ago

    by RustySoul

    What an awesome poem it is...!! loved ur work... great write. :)