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Poem Of The Deciduon

by Chris Sorrenti


When creative
I am like a tree in springtime
buds bursting
sap flowing
to every limb
and twig

When not
I stand seemingly lifeless
at the mercy
of even the mildest storm
branches
a mere skeletal remains
of the glory they were
only days before
sap retreating
to my deepest recesses

Both these things
I can be
while at the same time
evergreen

Deciduous/Coniferous by Chris Sorrenti (Ottawa, Canada) photo DeciduousConiferousbyChrisSorrntiOttawaCanada_zpsgfgyowtp.jpg

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Photo © 2015 by author

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09/30/2015

Posted on 09/30/2015
Copyright © 2024 Chris Sorrenti

Member Comments on this Poem
Posted by Kristina Woodhill on 09/30/15 at 11:07 PM

My new favorite! Love that term "deciduon", and the complexities of the human creative ebb and flow described here.

Posted by Kristina Woodhill on 09/30/15 at 11:07 PM

Also a very beautiful photo, Chris.

Posted by Paul Lastovica on 10/02/15 at 02:54 AM

we are creatures of cycles; living to die, and dying to live. I know the despair of 'not creating' but also know that momentary low tides will rise again; the leaves will sprout and all will be right. Thank you :)

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