Trees #nonet #haiku

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back-yard

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Shh
Listen
Gold and Green
Living, breathing
Center of the wood
Heartbeat of the forest
Holding Earth’s ancient wisdom
Towers of organic knowledge
What would you tell me if I could hear?

Eldest oak
To a young sapling
Growing truth

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This was written for Colleen’s weekly poetry challenge. This week the challenge was in the form of a quote (chosen by Sue Vincent):

“Trees are sanctuaries. Whoever knows how to speak to them, whoever knows how to listen to them, can learn the truth.” Herman Hesse

I chose to do a reverse nonet followed by a 3/5/3 haiku to make a tree :)

Photo was taken a few weeks ago from my back yard looking up the hill behind my house into the woods

34 thoughts on “Trees #nonet #haiku”

FineTest September 6, 2020 at 1:14 pm

Great poem, and I love the photo!

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1. trentpmcd Post authorSeptember 6, 2020 at 2:52 pm
  
  Thanks! The much talked about back yard hill…
  
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  1. FineTest September 6, 2020 at 2:53 pm
    
    Uh-huh. Figured.
    
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Vashti Q August 2, 2020 at 7:31 pm

Lovely, trent! I love the line, ‘Holding Earth’s Ancient Wisdom.’ Yes, it’s so true. :D xo

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1. trentpmcd Post authorAugust 3, 2020 at 6:39 am
  
  Thanks, Vashti! It is true – I really like the quote Sue gave for this challenge :)
  
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Smorgasbord - Variety is the Spice of Life. August 1, 2020 at 6:59 am

Excellent Trent.. perfect response to the prompt.

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1. trentpmcd Post authorAugust 1, 2020 at 11:36 am
  
  Thanks, Sally!
  
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jazzytower July 30, 2020 at 12:25 pm

Aahh!!! Perfect!! You nailed it! Thank you😊.

Pat

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1. trentpmcd Post authorJuly 30, 2020 at 5:21 pm
  
  Thank you, Pat :)
  
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jazzytower July 30, 2020 at 12:25 pm

Aahh!!! Perfect!! You nailed it! Thank you😊.

Pat

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judeitakali July 30, 2020 at 9:23 am

This is so beautiful

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1. trentpmcd Post authorJuly 30, 2020 at 5:20 pm
  
  Thank you :)
  
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Colleen M. Chesebro July 29, 2020 at 3:07 pm

The trees whispered their magic to you! Brilliant nonet and I love the idea of adding the haiku as the trunk. You’re so creative! <3

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1. trentpmcd Post authorJuly 29, 2020 at 5:47 pm
  
  Thanks, Colleen! I’m glad you liked it and the form i used for the form :)
  
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  1. Colleen M. Chesebro July 29, 2020 at 6:19 pm
    
    Very creative. I really loved what you did.
    
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    1. trentpmcd Post authorJuly 29, 2020 at 6:34 pm
      
      Thanks :)
      
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msjadeli July 28, 2020 at 8:32 pm

Very nicely done, Trent. The tree shape is awesome as well.

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1. trentpmcd Post authorJuly 29, 2020 at 6:51 am
  
  Thanks!
  
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RuthScribbles July 28, 2020 at 4:16 pm

Nice! Very!

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1. trentpmcd Post authorJuly 28, 2020 at 5:18 pm
  
  Thanks, Ruth!
  
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Rebecca Cuningham July 28, 2020 at 1:27 pm

I like the reverse nonet and haiku. Lovely images and ideas.

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1. trentpmcd Post authorJuly 28, 2020 at 3:17 pm
  
  Thanks, Rebecca :)
  
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marina kanavaki July 28, 2020 at 1:20 pm

Ah, Trent, a reverse nonet, a 3/5/3 haiku and a beautiful tree: perfect! :-)

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1. trentpmcd Post authorJuly 28, 2020 at 3:16 pm
  
  Thanks, Marina! Glad you enjoyed the poetry and image :)
  
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  1. marina kanavaki July 29, 2020 at 12:02 pm
    
    🙂🙏
    
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D. Wallace Peach July 28, 2020 at 9:41 am

Exquisite, Trent. I love both, but the nonet is amazing.

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1. trentpmcd Post authorJuly 28, 2020 at 10:31 am
  
  Thanks, Diana :)
  
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Sadje July 28, 2020 at 8:28 am

I love this poem.

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1. trentpmcd Post authorJuly 28, 2020 at 9:39 am
  
  Thanks, Sadje
  
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  1. Sadje July 28, 2020 at 11:23 am
    
    You’re welcome Trent.
    
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kittysverses July 28, 2020 at 8:19 am

This is an amazing piece and the formation of a tree is beautiful. :)

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1. trentpmcd Post authorJuly 28, 2020 at 9:39 am
  
  Thanks :)
  
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  1. kittysverses July 28, 2020 at 9:56 am
    
    You are welcome. :)
    
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