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Evergreens
January 25, 2022
The trees
Filtered the light
Through my
Window
Illuminating
The tears
On my cheeks
Thorns grew
Ivy grew
Around my heart
Leaving me for
Her
Why was
She
The one that made
You find the
Love I had?
I told myself
I was solid as a
Tree
Like the ones
Outside my window
And yet
I’m as fluid as
Water
I’m as shattered as
Glass
And I’m as heartbroken as
Evergreens
They always grow
Alone
Never growing
Together like
Other trees
Alone and different
So I am an
Evergreen
Trying to survive on
My own
Showered in snow
Or tears
I can’t tell which
© Kristen S., Sewell, NJ
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summerchild GOLD said...
on Feb. 8 2022 at 11:34 am
I just submitted a second poem so hopefully it will be accepted soon! Thank you guys for the support! It makes me feel less self conscious about my work and more open to sharing it.
BooksRmyworld said...
on Feb. 8 2022 at 11:23 am
This is great, you used great adjectives and emotions that made you really feel like you were there!
GothReginaGeorge said...
on Feb. 8 2022 at 11:20 am
I absolutely love the deep rooted message in your poetry... Keep it up.
333Sohan said...
on Feb. 8 2022 at 11:19 am
This is really good, you did a great job on it!!!
summerchild GOLD said...
on Feb. 8 2022 at 11:19 am
Thank you! If you guys like it, I'll post more, now that I know I can get my work published!
Mp6 said...
on Feb. 8 2022 at 11:19 am
Great job! You use sensory detail very well and I can see the poem in my head.
KarimeR said...
on Feb. 8 2022 at 11:18 am
I enjoy the deeper meaning to this poem. The way you describe the feeling really draws me in. I would also love to hear some of your other poems!
AlecZ said...
on Feb. 8 2022 at 11:18 am
This is an amazing poem! There is a lot of emotion and meaning in it! It's a very beautiful poem, keep up the great work!
DanteT6 said...
on Feb. 8 2022 at 11:17 am
The comparison from evergreens to the person was very detailed and made sense as it was more explained, the emotions in the story are also very well explained and put together very well.
s378948 said...
on Feb. 8 2022 at 11:17 am
I really enjoyed reading this poem because how detailed it is. It is very understandable and relatable as well.
summerchild GOLD said...
on Feb. 8 2022 at 11:16 am
@ThatGirlSkyyy Thank you so much!
ThatGirlSkyyy said...
on Feb. 8 2022 at 11:14 am
This is amazing. You can really tell that you took your time with it. Keep it up!
summerchild GOLD said...
on Feb. 8 2022 at 11:08 am
This is mine, so I am very proud of this and have written at least thirteen more poems from this starting one. I hope you like it!
This is my first poem and the work that got me into poetry. I hope you like it!