Secrets
By
Lisa A.Williams
Lisa A.Williams
Forest-
dark, thick with
rooted certainty.
echoes of an old song
reborn
At the mercy
in currents
of thoughtless motion,
pushing
into the deep hard places,
sharp with memory.
Limbs holding truth
bound to earth
giving breath
reaching to sky,
whispering leaves-
shedding secrets.
Love the metaphor of this poem, Lisa! Leaves falling, secrets being shed -- profound!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Mary.
DeleteAm also struck by the shedding secrets line. The idea of roots being sharp with memory also works really well. I do love the crystal clear quality of your writing.
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DeleteI love this! This is exquisite!
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Deletebeautiful mystery slowly revealed.. I really enjoyed this poem.
ReplyDeleteAmazing!!
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DeleteI love the imagery in this one.
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Deletegreat opening lines...i like the forest echoing an old song...there is much truth to be found there...its a place i often go for solace...def a finely used metaphor in the posture of the tree...
ReplyDeleteNothing like nature to enable us to reconnect and find peace. Thank you for your comment.
DeleteI really like whispering leaves shedding secrets...
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DeleteWonderful imagery, you have definitely conveyed an alluring/somewhat dangerous mystery great job!
ReplyDeleteBeautifully done. I especially admire your opening lines - great hook.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Sherry.
DeleteBeautiful poem...especially "whispering leaves-
ReplyDeleteshedding secrets..." aah, one feels blissful, Lisa!
thank you, Panchali.
DeleteLisa,
ReplyDeleteI loved this poem, as it connects well with an actual tree in my garden. I have always regarded it as having 'an eye to the world.' Seeing everything....
Eileen:)
I have a Maple tree in my yard that actually inspired me to write this. Thank you, Eileen for your comment.
DeleteI walk in the woods all the time and this poem resonated with me! Especially loved the last two lines.Twirling
ReplyDeleteI used to live on 200 acres and walked in the woods often, so miss that. Thank you for your comment.
DeleteNature infused with a sense of magic and enchantment. Loved it.
ReplyDeleteLimbs holding truth
ReplyDeletebound to earth
giving breath
reaching to sky
Strong physique is necessary to extend help where it can go a long way. Otherwise one is armed and prepared but handicapped. Nicely Lisa!
Hank
i liked the idea of the forest holding secrets, and slowly revealing bits of it. :)
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