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Towering majestically,
The soft whispered canopy
is home to the chitter chatter
of all types of life…
Squirrels and leaves
and cones of pine,
twist and grow in the
afternoon breeze…
Soon the clouds glide in
with sinews of darkest gray
only to bathe the glow
in the colors of night…
Lightning crashes
and brings the torrents
over the land…
Rivers upon rivers
pour down from the
angry sky…
but then this sweet haven…
The nest neath this old oak…
Remains dry and warm…
Safe from the ravages
of wind and time..
A place where no clocks reach…
and hearts can beat just
a little calmer
and a little safer
than in the
world
beyond…
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David L. Whitman 07/05/2012 caught in the rain
It is a safe haven to a few chosen creatures indeed. nice song:)
Lightning Crashes – Live (1995)
Back in the day when MTV played great music.
mtv played music? lol….I was thinking live when I wrote that line lol
Used to! Lol!
Hmmmm…in the stone age!!!
Beautiful David…. I would love to be in that safe peaceful ‘sweet haven’ when the storm hits… make sure to save me a spot – k?
Sounds heavenly – and your photo is very artistic tonight — like an etching. Really enjoyed this friend 
Just saying hi David ~ hoping you are well. Still on my same roller coaster here, but think of you often and thought would be nice to pop in. Hope your Dad is doing well, and you are still writing even if off-blog
Much Love ~
What a lovely painting of words…a haven…what a gift to behold…just lovely. The photo, with the lines behind…beautiful. Hope you are well. xo
A haven…yes…Lovely protective oak it was…I’m surviving…And what does your busy meter say? lol
I agree with Robyn and Lady Day: Beautiful was my first thought. Lovely my second. And love the tree….is that a house to it’s right? Or maybe a shelter of some type….anyhow….I just keep thinking that structure is lucky to have such a grand and lovely neighbor. Fine “foto.” Clapping.
Sam wide awake after coffee for road trip……
Love all the smiles you have today!!!
Yes, anyone would be blessed.
Absolutely! thank you again sam:)
Such a beautiful heart warming poem …that tree shelters and takes care of all who take shelter under her…beautiful
Yes:) Countless living things depended on her…Thank you Soma:)))
Ahhhh… Beautiful, as always! I long to go to that place!
Well…I think it was the timing…Lots of places like that, but the timing was right
Yes, of course… Just beautiful. *sigh*
David, again you wrote charming! Now I dream with open eyes!
)
Thank you so much for having shared with us your splendid poem!
Be blessed with happiness, David!
Ahhhh…dreaming with open eyes:))) Perfect way to dream…have a sweet night, Stefania
Oh so nice, sounds like my kind of weather. I could fell the fierceness in your words.
I LOVED it, Kim…it was wonderful
I want to dance under that tree and feel the lightening crashing all around me – feeling safe wrapped around danger. Such a scrumptious set of towering words. They make me want to listen to all the shatter and spill my own tales with the critters and that beautiful tree.
Let me tell you…that storm swept in quickly and it was an amazing sight
I bet! I love storms!
Trees are magical – just like your poem
I agree…Every one is unique:))))