BRIGHT TREE

 

Bright Tree

 

In a darkening woods

A tree stands separate

As if to say "I shall not blend."

 

As night approaches

It does not fade, but

Stands as brightly as in the day

 

When midnight falls

The tree....it glows

"See?" it says, "I am brighter than the night!"

 

I can shine my glow into the farthest

Reaches of this forest.....

this life....."

 

 

Julie Dant

 

 

 

Reviews

[Micheal Teal]

There are times when I feel like that Bright Tree.

The simplicity of this poem is its beauty. Within but a few words you have created a river of song which serenades my soul. I am touched by the grace and insight of this wonderful breath of inspiration.

The poet in me sees the poet and you and stands humbled and nourished.

[Raef C. Boylan]

Pretty impressive how vivid a scene you painted with so few words.
I'm guessing that this a metaphor for non-conformity or similar; or perhaps not - I like the surface picture, this tree daring to be different. You eased us into empathising with a tree so smoothly we didn't notice.
I like trees, so that's cool.
You end on the tree's determined declaration, which is effective; the ellipses seemed to work for me, like it words were being carried off into the depths of the forest.

Overall, a lovely piece.

Sorry, I'm quite tired. It's 4:30 a.m. here. Not my finest reviewing time, probably.

[Michael]

Love it! :) Great message in this, one i took deep down inside. sorry so long replying, i've been really sick, still kinda am, goin' to the doc tomorrow

[Wulfstan Crumble]

That was very simple and beautiful. To me the best nature poetry is simple like a haiku. Your poem is sweet and endearing. For some reason it makes me think of christmas cartoons.