A Lone Birch Tree
A Lone Birch Tree
by Richard L. Provencher
11/09/2017 / Poetry
scales one side
of the highest hill
holding fast with roots
not plunging so deep.
A standout in a sea of green
from spruce to willow
and poplar to a few scattered
cedar. It is more than
a fist of iron in
its demeanor
like moose in a forest
stalwart and independent.
Then someone came
and cut it down
a hiker cold and alone
chopped it into
pieces of kindling. Now feel
its fireball of warmth.
(c) 2017 Richard L. Provencher
Richard enjoys writing poems; many of which have been published in Print and Online. He and his wife, Esther are also co-authors of stories and a print novel. They are "born again" Christians and very busy in their church, Abundant Life Victory International, in Bible Hill, Nova Scotia.
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by Richard L. Provencher
11/09/2017 / Poetry
scales one side
of the highest hill
holding fast with roots
not plunging so deep.
A standout in a sea of green
from spruce to willow
and poplar to a few scattered
cedar. It is more than
a fist of iron in
its demeanor
like moose in a forest
stalwart and independent.
Then someone came
and cut it down
a hiker cold and alone
chopped it into
pieces of kindling. Now feel
its fireball of warmth.
(c) 2017 Richard L. Provencher
Richard enjoys writing poems; many of which have been published in Print and Online. He and his wife, Esther are also co-authors of stories and a print novel. They are "born again" Christians and very busy in their church, Abundant Life Victory International, in Bible Hill, Nova Scotia.
Article Source: http://www.faithwriters.com-CHRISTIAN WRITERS
http://articles.faithwriters.com/reprin ... icle=36523
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