Wednesday, August 18, 2010

open sky


in
the
forest
one
tree
seeks
another
path,

heartened
by
open
sky.





Poem © 2010 by R. Burnett Baker
Photo © 2010 by R. Burnett Baker
Photo taken by R. Baker in Redwood National and State Parks, California, 2003.

5 comments:

  1. oh...the eyes of a poet
    yes...I see it
    and agree..delightful observation

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  2. I'm taking "heartened by open sky" back home with me. It speaks volumes.

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  3. Oh how a poet can say so much with few words...amazing poem! :-)

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  4. This is a beautiful nature poem, but also an uplifting message of the human soul. Refreshing and wonderful, Rick.

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  5. The pines stretch toward the sky... this could be a photo in my wooded surroundings.

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