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ode to our beloved catulpa by laura cohen

10/5/2023

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Picture
Looking out the window
to you that survives it all.
The iciest of queens can’t bring you down.

Your injury - our testament
broken limbs, new life formed
L Squared Ranch – the landmark of another time.

The seasons change – babies become girls.
You, a wooden anchor soaring tall
your trunk, bent
not broken
roots dance deep below
reminding
that all is not lost. 
 
Long arms wrap around
all who rest
seconds, minutes - a respite
breathe in, breathe out
go back
go forward
go on.
 
Your outstretched arms
mark precious milestones.
Moments of time, etched forever;
Click - grade 1
Click - graduations
Click - goodbye
new traditions rooted underneath your green.
 
Nature’s goddess
you triumph
when everything else
burns in the rubble -
you still stand – a miracle.
1 Comment
Scott Paul
10/5/2023 01:36:40 pm

Lovely poem … endurance in the face of adversity.

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    • About >
      • The History
      • The Mission
      • The Team
      • The Board of Directors
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      • Our Sponsors
    • Contact
  • Membership
    • Member Showcase >
      • A Poem a Day
      • Two Truths and a Lie
  • Services
    • Current Courses and Workshops >
      • Chapter by Chapter
    • J Michael Fay Subsidy Program
    • ABLit Book Club
    • Annual Writers Retreat
    • Author Development Program
    • Books, Gifts and More...
    • Get Lit Writer Series
    • Manuscript Review Service
    • Many Voices Monthly Writing Contest
    • Writer in Residence Program
    • Writes of Summer - 2023 Short Story Challenge
  • Events
    • People's Poetry Festival 2023