Forest Lullaby

by ether   Aug 4, 2016


The sunset warning
to which i heed -
her face nestled
in the dwindling horizon.
as the forest remains
in frozen anticipation
of her next move.
the instant she falls below
the wind makes itself known,
gently winding through the leaves -
a reminder to do the same.
not even the birds can be heard
as i retrace the breadcrumbs.

anxiety tightens its hold on my chest;
the trees droop in her absence
unable to stand tall
in the uncertainty of night.
her fleeting light was felt by all -
even the grass.
(even my heart).

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http://www.sciencealert.com/do-trees-sleep-at-night
Trees do actually droop at night, mimicking "sleep".

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  • 8 years ago

    by Maple Tree

    Judging Comment

    There is nothing more elegant than "trees drooping", this poem peaks such volume, it reads like a lullaby and is truly breathtaking!

    A jaw dropping poem at its finest!
    The graceful tones and visual display is very, very pretty!

  • 8 years ago

    by Meena Krish

    I went the link and read and its very interesting. To know that trees sleep too throughout the season. I also like the way you have penned this interesting fact. It makes the tree in my mind come alive...very well penned and Congrats on the Win!

  • 8 years ago

    by Em

    Congratulations on a well deserved win

  • 8 years ago

    by Mr. Darcy

    Congratulations, a lovely educational write.

  • 8 years ago

    by Brenda

    Congratulations on your win! A beautiful write and fascinating tid bit of information about the secrets of trees. Well done!

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