a fig tree in continuous sunlight
the landscape folds on its limbs
as if to say, every body
is its own reason for being
a sparrow calls its name, looks upon
what isn’t there
everything thrives; nothing moves
but the living
The Fig Tree
a fig tree in continuous sunlight
the landscape folds on its limbs
as if to say, every body
is its own reason for being
a sparrow calls its name, looks upon
what isn’t there
everything thrives; nothing moves
but the living
The Used Life 
13 responses to “The Fig Tree”
Wonderful. I really like
the landscape folds on its limbs
as if to say, every body
is its own reason for being
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Thank you, Bob!
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I love the delicate, strengthening imagery of this piece!
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Thank you so much! I love that you call it “strengthening.”
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What a beautiful snapshot of life, of nature, of dreaming. ✨ Is that your drawing? It is fantastic!
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Alas, I cannot take credit for the drawing. I found it on Depositphotos probably a year (or more) ago. The artist is very talented. I am happy you enjoyed the poem! Sometimes the simplest scenes are the most profound. 😊
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Thank you for the sharing the drawing. I will need to look again! Simple and profound – beautiful. Yes!
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Of course! The artist goes by kuco. Here is a link to their portfolio: https://depositphotos.com/portfolio-1905593.html?content=photo
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Thank you!
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It is awesome. I liked reading it several times. It felt warm.
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Thank you very much. I’m delighted this poem felt warm to you.
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What a lovely poem to start my day 🙂
The birds chirping today…perhaps calling my name..both of us here for our own reason..have a wonderful day, my friend.
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Thank you very much! I’m happy you enjoyed the poem. And I wish you a wonderful day, as well, my friend!
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