Planted
For Jenn.See how we
_____gather here
beneath your
green shade
your budding laughter
________________(did you know that you're a tree?)
see how these weary birds
_________________perch in your
_______merriment
the branches of your joy
___________________but
I see the______roots
the knarled dreams the
_________weathered longings
carved into your
_____heart.
Be steady now,
my dear
Be firm and
__________steadfast
(you were planted, remember?)
Reach out your limbs to
___________________Forever
but don't be afraid to
_______tremble.
The Wind must shake us all
sometimes and
even willows
________weep.
posted by Erin @ 6:52 AM
5 Comments:
way to make me cry woman! its beautiful, thank you!! the letter was so sweet!! i heart you so much!!! i would not have anyone else read my book either, just so you know, i trust you with it implicitly. have a great summer and i look forward to reading your poetry on your blog so make sure you update(remember, i'm a review whore so dont be stingy!:P )heart you as big as an elephant.
-jennifer joan
just read it again...hearts you!!
I like this mostly, but the last line is cliche.
yeah, you're right Noah. I guess I got a little carried away my sentimentality.
...which is a super rare exposure of Erin's :)
take care sister--thinking of you in Toronto.
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