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Noirerequiem shared a letter in the
Poetry group 6 months, 1 weeks ago
Grandmother Willow
Grandmother Willow, Grandmother Willow, I come to you for your advice.
Can You Hear Me Through the breeze that sways within the trees? Like the leaves, I cling to you for life within your glorious crown.Â
Young Seedling, I am here for you. I heard your prayers through my roots. I learned of your struggle from the birds that land upon my branches.Â
Grand Mother Willow, Grand Mother Willow?Â
What will become of me? I want to be tall and beautiful. Someone the World can look up to. What Will Become of Me if the Woodsman Chops Me Down. Down to the Ground, I would fall, laying waste at his feet as he stepped over me like I was nothing. Grandmother Willow What Will Become of Me?
Dear Sapling, the squirrels tell me tales of your Love towards them, feeding them before the Winter Frost and granting praise to them. Dear Sapling, the rabbits tell me the poems of their Trust in you. As you lead them to safe havens so they can create their dens for their families. Oh sweet Sapling, the deer trot with Joy through the Woods, singing an old song of your Survival and Strength that You have Honored them with.Â
So, My Child Think Not of Tomorrow Because Your Presence is a Present to All those Young and Old, for the Owl of Wisdom Watches over You. She will Guide You to Become a Queen Worthy of Crowns of Adornment. And I, Your Grandmother Willow; will always shield you from the Storm of Self Doubt.
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I enjoyed reading this poem. One reason is because of the love I have for Willow Trees. They share a true value of emotions as all trees do. But I at times catch myself hiding under a willow tree limbs and speaking to my ancestors or even just crying with the wind. This poem brought me great reflection of how I would connect with my mental mind state and wonder how trees are so empowering even when they get torn down.
Thank you so much for this recognition.
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Thank you so much Cierra. I love Willow trees. One day I will get a chance to sit under one. I love that trees have stories unwritten, you know.
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