Standing Bare in Winter

by Ronald Edwards   Dec 19, 2010


They are majestic giants,
each and everyone.
Striped of all their glory
when the seasons done.

Though not a dog
it is their bark
that keeps all pests away,

from hurting them
and damaging
their growth in everyway.

If not for them
we d have no homes
or means to write words in.

Yet we carve them, burn them,
cut them down,
our actions are a sin.

They reach up to the heavens,
purifying air we need.
Just a little stewardship
is a much-needed deed.

So when winter comes
look all about,
they don t mind if you stare.

Cause in time
within the months
they won t be standing bare.

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  • 13 years ago

    by Jad

    It is so sad but what you have sad is true and i find it very disheartening when peoeple cut this giants down for no reason. The main message was really obvious and I like the imagery you use in certain parts of this poem. Overall I like the poem and everything you have tried to get across in this poem. Great job and keep writing.

  • 13 years ago

    by Cindy

    Ron
    Your words hold a lot of meaning within. So many of our trees are destroyed for no reason. How much pleasure they bring.
    I love to see the bare trees in the winter covered in snow. Such a beautiful sight.
    Great job!
    Take care
    Cindy

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