Death is but the beginning. Death is just a change of address. I believe that absolutely. I also think inspite of the fire, an acorn escaped, rolled away and hid beneath something inpenetrable. It sprouted and grew and sheltered a gnome :)
Enjoyed this so much. I relate to "Like a tree I have stood my ground And fallen." as do many others. Most of us rise again though, onward and upward,,,,,,
Wonderful poem once again. Well done!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Cinta :-D
DeleteGood poem friend
ReplyDeleteThanks, Chris friend :-)
DeleteLove the picture choice with this one Ben! Also, I love the other poets that you share on Twitter! You rock.
ReplyDeleteAw, thank you *blush*
DeletePerhaps the tree knows its fate and grows boldly in spite of it or because of it. Powerful haiku.
ReplyDeleteI like that idea :-)
DeleteBravo on that punchline. It describes many, many situations. Excellent insight!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Jack. I've been accused of being too broad in my meaning.
DeleteThe sadness in the lines speak out for themselves ... brilliantly expressed !!!
ReplyDeleteSadness, yes, but also an appreciation for the journey.
DeleteWe are somehow like the oak, I think...
ReplyDeletePalo Verde Tree
In our ways. But I think we're more aware of our mortality.
DeleteI like the personification of the oak tree, this resonates with me very well ~
ReplyDeleteI think it does with me too. Or, perhaps more what I would like to be; living life without the fear and constant reminder of death.
DeleteI love this write, Ben. It's full of wisdom, light/darkness and truth. Very compelling. xo
ReplyDeleteThanks, Marion. It's a lot like you :-) <3
DeleteDeath is but the beginning. Death is just a change of address. I believe that absolutely. I also think inspite of the fire, an acorn escaped, rolled away and hid beneath something inpenetrable. It sprouted and grew and sheltered a gnome :)
ReplyDeleteHaha thank you :-)
DeleteEnjoyed this so much. I relate to "Like a tree
ReplyDeleteI have stood my ground
And fallen." as do many others. Most of us rise again though, onward and upward,,,,,,
So true, Ellcee.
DeleteWonderful haiku! The second one grabbed me, but it was a tree so I hugged it
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