BENEATH TREES

an arcane sculpture of trees
evolutions of an umbrella completes
the verdant swaying arbor of leaves
straining limbs hold branches to please 
arm to palms and leaf to feet
strive to possess a neighbor sweet
twisted sprigs move wicked feet
knotted legs reach outskirts weave  
wander free as the forest grows      
sowing slow the harvest beneath                       
sedate to foster sticks and stones
nurturing bluffs of tangled trunks
overgrown postures and bent back bones
reveal agonies dim gallows
mocking mortal remains



Terry D’Arcy-Ryan


"Even trees do not die without a groan." - Thoreau

Reviews

[drew garner]

Great imagery and with a surprising purpose.

[TerryDarcy-Ryan akaSheerTerror]

Mr.Garner I appreciate the wonderful review. Thank you

Sheer Terror

[Alao Taiwo]

the canopy covers the stunted undergrowth and "mocks mortal remains". no sunshine, no free air...God must be watching

[TerryDarcy-Ryan akaSheerTerror]

Thank you for the review

[Pete]

this stands out as a favorite. i adore trees and the forest and this does it justice from a deep perspective. there is just something magical and mystical about trees that speaks to all of life to me. Joyce Kilmer wrote, "I think that I shall never see a poem as lovely as a tree; a tree whose branches wide and strong." awesome description and i like how you intertwined it a bit with life. great pics add ... :)

[TerryDarcy-Ryan akaSheerTerror]

Pete, saw your review here beneath the trees and I thought of Thoreau's quote you left on "Hammered Metal Poetry" .

"Even trees do not die without a groan." - Thoreau

Thank you for the outstanding review

Sheer Terror

[Coyote Poetry]

Powerful use of words and thoughts. The reader believe and saw the view of nature and life. Thank you my friend for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote

[TerryDarcy-Ryan akaSheerTerror]

Coyote, I do appreciate your review thank you

Sheer Terror

[Coyote Poetry]

Was my pleasure my friend and you are welcome.

[S.zaynab.kamoonpury]

Woah awesome! The imagery and muse going hand in hand in a great poetic way, fine word choice. Darkish and terrific. Kudos.


So nice to read from your inking again,
Plz Pleez do comment/review my newest poem too

[TerryDarcy-Ryan akaSheerTerror]

Woah Awesome review! I thank you and of course I will review your newest.

Sheer Terror

[Manasa.L]

A marvelous piece of writing! Trees forest their life splendid explanation. Unimaginable strength they posses guarding every organism on earth. Truly they are a wonder. I can see them alive in your words.

[TerryDarcy-Ryan akaSheerTerror]

Manasa, what a marvelous review I love that you see such wonder here. Thank you

Sheer Terror

[Manasa.L]

Your poem really consists of positivity, thank you for bringing it to us

[wordman]

as free as the forest grows,spiritual freedom

[TerryDarcy-Ryan akaSheerTerror]

Wordman, I appreciate the review thanks

[Weeping willow]

A wonderfully expressed piece, could see all that you speak of ;-]

[TerryDarcy-Ryan akaSheerTerror]

Thank you weeping willow