I am a tree,
breathing peace.
I aged full of birdsong and hope
and fresh, dewy mornings.
In evenings, with sunset in my hair,
a wolf pup curls up
in one of my arms,
and the song of the sea
lulls us to sleep.
for Lillian's prompt at dVerse: self-portrait in 44 words
Wow, what a talent! Aged full of birdsong and hope and fresh, dewy mornings.Make me think of a Tao Te Ching passage.
ReplyDeletewow, a good write!
ReplyDeleteGreat imagery and self-vision! Well written, Sherry!
ReplyDeleteThis is you, Sherry. I love your beautiful heart.
ReplyDeleteyou are that Sherry and shelter to many..
ReplyDeleteGorgeous. I especially love the last 5 lines.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful portrait of contentment.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful portrait of contentment.
ReplyDeleteYou got me with the baby wolf. Can I move in with you too? :-)
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful. This reminds me of these words "you are a child of the earth."
ReplyDeleteJust a wonderful and thoughtful response to the prompt. Thanks so much for joining us!
This is just perfect Sherry, smiles. I knew that the wolf pup will be there.
ReplyDeleteThis is just as I expected. You are unique, lovely, earthwoman.
ReplyDeleteExquisitely beautiful; perfect.
ReplyDeleteyou, this poem are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteBeautifully imaged! Nice response to this prompt.
ReplyDeleteTone and mood are so wonderfully done!
ReplyDeleteSo, so relaxing. Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful that we both went to nature (trees and birds) to help define ourselves. Exquisite metaphoric write.
ReplyDeletethe wolf pup curled up...so sweet, yet so powerful...good to be back Sherry...bkm
ReplyDeleteBeautiful. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLovely imagery.
ReplyDeleteWow! Such a beautiful self portrait!
ReplyDeleteThis one is simply beautiful! Breathe some more peace, Sherry of the blue skies!
ReplyDeleteSuch beauty, love and wisdom in this. Exactly as I see you. Love every line.
ReplyDeleteBreathtaking imagery. You thrive though nature, I have no doubt. I love your response to this prompt.
ReplyDeleteYes, this IS you, Sherry!
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