love is a tree
submission for the "Love in 50 words" challenge
a tree, ancient, and ever growing;
its roots bury itself in the earth
and refuse to let go.
from this tree sprouts forth a forest,
small until it expands beyond the horizon line,
and the upper branches kiss the iridescent sky,
like a mother tenderly kisses her newborn child's forehead.
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Alexandria Stanwyck
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By Tabitha Hinkley6 days ago in Fiction
Comments (7)
Its roots bury itself in the earth and refuse to let go. Nicely Done!!
Such beautiful and powerful imagery! Well done, Alexandria!
I have an enduring love for trees, so this spoke right to my heart. It's fabulous. A real contender.
Love as a tree? So sweet! It’s got deep roots and endless growth, reaching for the sky with that perfect balance of strength and tenderness. Gorgeous!
I love trees. Great work!
So lovely
Beautiful... I loved it! You took me there.