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Topic: Bold (emotionally) (08/30/07)
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In restless sleep he lies
Protected from the wind and rain
That flow from steely skies.
Cold winter snows begin to melt
Revealing nature’s best—
Unknown strength begins to rise
Boldness to pass the test.
Day by day he stretches forth
With courage new life brings—
Timeless changes make him soar
On flights of eagle’s wings.
Freshness comes with gentle rains,
Relieves the summer’s heat
Power bleeds through woody veins;
A weakness to defeat.
Daring he saluted cloudless skies
Graceful and upright, bold
Visions to capture for his own—
A splendor to behold.
Autumn leaves fall all around,
Like graceful butterflies;
Limbs grow stronger every year
And reaches to the skies.
He stretches out to fill the air,
Stands bold beside his peers
With his solid strength and power,
He’ll stand for many years.
Seasons come and seasons go
Grand valor takes its place,
No longer swayed by winds of time—
Grown to majestic grace.
Daring to pass the test of time,
He gazes down to see
God’s design of might and courage;
Boldness in a cedar tree.
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And a tree was a perfect choice. Well done!
Grand valor takes its place,
No longer swayed by winds of time—
Grown to majestic grace.
This little poem describes our life exactly! I tried to paste a line I liked and it was hard to pick just one!
This is beautiful. I really liked figuring out what you were talking about. Then I began to picture the tree in my mind and I could see the growth and change. Great job. You are so talented.
"Below the frozen ground he waits,
In restless sleep he lies
Protected from the wind and rain
That flow from steely skies."
In my imagination, I conjured up ideas that didn't include trees. The imagery suggested something like Hallowe'en, or even hibernation.
I like that ambiguity that hooks the reader to learn more :) Good job, Friend!