Tree Spirits

Author: Deborah Holman
Word Count: 169
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Oh Come my spirits of the tree
And be a vision unto me
Show yourselves, I want to know
Are you friend, or are you foe.

I caught a glimpse I’m sure I did
When I was young, oh just a kid
Of your kind dancing in the wood
Are you bad or are you good.

If I should chance upon your face
Will it shine and be full of grace
If not, will it be wizened and old
With sombre lips and eyes blue cold

I’ve seen your image within the bark
The growth of time has left its mark
The branches are your arms held high
Gently swaying beneath the sky

My search is far my travels wide
Each time I’m near you quickly hide
Will you show yourselves to me
Or elusive ever be

I know, I know now where you are
Although I’ve searched both near and far
Within my heart you will appear
And forever I will hold you dear

apjenkins

Brilliant love it and the pic nice work!!
Deborah Holman replied

Thank you AP
Estelle O'Brien

this brought back a memory that was buried so deep I didn’t know it was there..me 3 years old… circa 1961…taken to pictures for first time in Oldham Uk..saw Babes in Toyland…was taken out crying when the trees started to walk and talk…wonderful poetry!
Deborah Holman replied

Oh Bless, I was often taken out of the pictures crying when I was a kid too. You must be the same vintage as me 1958.
Saundra487

I am new to this group. My name is Sandra March, I loved that poem, it reminded of my home in Central America.
Deborah Holman

Hi Sandra, welcome to Redbubble you’ll enjoy yourself here, it is very friendly and inspiring. I’m glad you like Tree Spirits and thank you.
Rachael Hope

Oh I love this!!!! I love the idea of Forest spirits and tree spirits etc this is just so delightful and beautifully constructed!!
Deborah Holman replied

Thank you very much Rachael, such a lovely comment