Time told me
With the passing
Of the breeze
My days are now
Numbered, as
Death shall seize
All of my clan
Has now gone
I’m the very last
Standing alone
In the graveyard
Of others’ past
Just stumps now
Remain, of my
Family’s good life
The last redwood
From a clan that
Fell with strife
The land, barren
Sky is darkened
My leaves, dead
The wind arrives
Time was right
Fate lies ahead
Dull thuds echo
A sudden shower
Makes my shawl
In the passing of
Life, did they win?
No, they lost all.
For Writer’s Island – #20 – The Last Redwood
For One Single Impression – #133 – The Passing
Image: Fallen Redwood In Muir Woods by artist Driller, DeviantArt
absolutely stunningly beautiful. I am at a complete loss for words. Wow. Each word, selected with such care.
thanks very much, JJ 🙂 glad u liked the beauty of the voice.. I felt it is what the redwood would say!
Wonderful, Leo. You have painted the thoughts of a great tree.
thanks a lot, Vivienne.. glad u liked it.!
It’s so sad. Beautiful words.
oh yes, sad it is.. thanks for liking my words, Tony sir..
nicely done…..thanks for sharing this
thanks for reading, Wayne.. glad u liked the take.
Majestic image. Beautiful attempt to speak for that which has no voice, but remains so vital to our existence.
Elizabeth
yeah, it may not have a voice, Elizabeth, but still, it does speak. only we don’t often tend to hear it..!
Lovely Poem…
–Someone Is Special–
thanks SiS..
I think you did an awesome job of ‘being’ the Last Redwood, and the pic – what can I say? it breaks my heart to see those tall proud trees like that… I can only hope it was a natural death, and not man-induced.
I hope that hope too, Ruth.. for they are proud trees and we shouldn’t bring their downfall!! glad you liked the take..!
Wonderfully written! The last stanza said it all 😀 This is so amazing! Thank you for sharing=3
thanks a lot Riika for reading 🙂 glad u liked it..!
Whatever it is, it’s temporary–a fact that is a gift or a curse depending on us.
yes, so true, Sandy.. that depends on us..!!
Life always turns around. It has to. No matter what.
I watch while the mountains crumble
yeah.. it has to.. so true Gautami 🙂
sweet 🙂
thanks Chocoz 🙂
😀 sweet
thanks Chocz 🙂
An epic tale of The Fall.. wonderfull written!
thanks for the inspiration, Dark Lord 🙂
Very nice Leo. 🙂 If it isn’t for the beatles and other killer insects then the loggers will get them (redwoods).
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yeah.. one or the other way, the redwood becomes final, eh Jim?
You are amazing Leo..pain scattered here still some kind of peace engulfs.. thanks for this wonderful creation..
thanks for reading, R’ji 🙂 glad u liked it..!
As I read this, I thought of Job 14:1 – “Man born of woman is of few days and full of trouble” – life is short or as Sandy said above, “temporary.”
Wonderful poem. Thank you.
yeah.. only temporary.. both us and the redwoods. thanks Moe..!
Very valid words. The slaughtering of the woods are creating barren spaces and its affecting the environment and climate.
yeah, so true, Nithin.. a void that isn’t easily filled..!
This is really lovely.
thanks a lot, Twitches 🙂
What a beautiful poem…and the photo had such an impact along with the words. Powerful!
thanks Gale 🙂 long time no see… how u been?
glad u liked the poem and the impact of the photograph as well 🙂
The beginning of new life and growing trees, once spring arrives, may close the circle of your great poem. Please have a wonderful Monday.
ah, when new trees come, we should let it stay that way Robert 🙂 then the circle closes..!
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hi Ms.Peaches 🙂 thank u very much for returning the visit.. glad u liked the poem…
awards? oh thank u.. pleasure to accept..!
And they will lose all if they keep chopping trees for whatever reason! A nice poem with lots of feeling, and message as well! Well written, Leo!!
true.. they will lose all soon 🙁 glad u liked the poem, feelings n all..!
love the imagery you’ve employed here … wonderful!
thanks a lot, Jane 🙂 glad u liked it..!
What a fabulous photo.
thanks a lot, Tilly 🙂
Sad. Yet a fact of life.
Nice poem.
yeah, so true, Harshadji..
glad u liked the poem..!
So sorrowful my heart almost felt heavy. I wish my poem from the Redwood prompt could stir this much emotion, but I don’t think it shall!
oh, it can I think Amanda.. a strong verse does stir a lot of emotion.. I’ll get to your redwood soon.. 🙂
The circle of life… sad- but a reality. Nicely done~
thanks very much, Patti 🙂
AH the Circle of Life….sad- but a reality~ Nicely done!
thanks a lot, Patti 🙂 glad u like it..
A dedication to those tall redwood trees. What comes to life has to die but never before it’s time. Lovely poem!!
glad u liked the poem, Nanka 🙂
The last Redwood tree speaks up!! Hope humans take out a minute to hear what it says…wonderful poem with a message…
yeah, hope they do take a moment to listen, Rumz 🙂 it’d make Earth a better place..!