The Restless Tree
She is still and silent and rooted deep in the earth.
Though a look of tranquility rests on her branches,
Inside and up from her trunk to her limbs,
She is restless as she waits, held at the whim of the wind.
The strong desire to move is a gift from nature.
She was made able to bend and yield to the currents,
Offering a sweeping source of balance.
Biding time to awaken lengthens, her senses sharpen.
When the scent and breath of a breeze reaches from afar,
She hears the welcome light howl of a traveling wind.
Caressing strokes upturn her many leaves,
While a gathering and gentle whirlwind lift her branches.
She is impassioned with the rush of life.
© 2010 Sarah Donnellan
All Rights Reserved Image & Text
Inspiration: I think trees are happier and most beautiful when moving.
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These were both done for the current challenge theme, 'Restless'. Please go have a visit at The Artist Challenge and The Inferno for other member's varying interpretations.
4 comments:
Maravilhoso o texto.
bjsss
Guimel, thank you so much!
Sarah, this is beautifully written, I am in awe. Your work touches the soul. Kudos.
Gail, that means more to me than I can say, thank you :)
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