Those Gnarled Branches is a photograph by Guy Ricketts which was uploaded on July 28th, 2015.
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Those Gnarled Branches
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Guy Ricketts
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The Old Twisted Tree (English Sonnet 003)
The old twisted tree burrows into dreams,
more frightful here than in waking hours,
a wicked darkness pulses from harsh seams,
displaying its paralyzing powers.
Those gnarled branches are filled with sharp fingers,
clashing loudly in the wind's fervent fray;
over the whole valley this sound lingers-
is the only defense to kneel and pray?
Courage must face this tree with sharpened axe,
cutting through the thick bark, once and for all,
felling this fright, so the town can relax,
relishing in that evil monster's fall.
Please brave 'cutter, unleash those mighty blows,
and make sure that no new offspring there grows!
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Comments (9)
Rebecca Korpita
Love your capture of this beautiful tree with the subtle colors and wonderful patterns! L/F/T
Lois Bryan
Love the graceful patterns you've captured here ... I honestly think trees can be every bit as beautiful in winter as they are in summer, spring and fall!!! l/f and t