Nature's Patterns: Limbs & Leaves by Sunster
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I LOVE A TREE
When I pass to my reward.
Whatever that may be,
I'd like my friends to think of me
As one who loved a tree.
I may not have a statesman's poise
Nor thrill a throng with speech
But I may benefit mankind
If I set out a beech.
If I transport a sapling oak
To rear its mighty head
Twill make for them a childhood shrine,
That will not soon decay.
Of if I plant a tree with fruit,
On which the birds may feed,
Then I have fostered feathered friends
And that's a worthy deed.
For winter when the days grow short
And spirits may run low
I'd plant a pine upon the scape
T'would lend a cheery glow.
I'd like a tree to mark the spot
Where I am laid to rest
For that would be the epitaph
That I would like the best.
Tho it's not carved upon a stone
For those who come to see
But friends would know that resting there
Is he, who loved a tree
-- Samuel N. Baxter
Comments (8)
dragonfly2000
We're both in a tree groove today, tho yours is so much funnier. Looks good, like the browns in this (also nice limbs kid).
mooncat
This is absolutely beautiful, excellent composition and texture!
SophiaDeer
Very beautiful and creative!!
borsy
Excellent artwork!! Absolutely beautiful composition!!!
gunsan
Wonderful image, creative thought with the legs and the leaves. And a nice poem.
cynlee
very striking image! & the poem is great too- i too like trees :]
gallimel
The poem is also very beautiful!! The work is so very well done :) All my praise for it :)
looter
very imaginative, and lovely words to go with this..terrific