Essence of Oak

Artist: Lauren Zorn
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Essence of Oak

“A Dryad’s Daydream, Essence of Oak”.
by Helga Ross.

Fall, a walk
in the woods, alone,
birds heard in the tall timber,
seen winging, a good feeling.
A drift of foliage
leaves limbs bare-
the wind blows a kiss
as if it knows I’m there.
Warmed by the cold breath
the sun sighs,
a tramp of the damp earth.
Squirrels scurry the furrows,
the crush of curled leaves.
Steps these same feet, hide n’ seek,
once scampered beneath
these same trees—
a frolicking kid’s fun runs
when we were fearless and young.
Among ground colours become
quilt covers my grandmother
might’ve patterned-a patch in which
I see me in sepia,
on umber my match,
her ochred old picture.
She existed, proof stored in a drawer;
still exists, because I recall.
Did I exist for these trees before?
Forthwith, familiar?
Do oaks growing old
hold trunks of memories?
Or, hardwood as hardware—tree-rings
careless, (unless I care)
except for life?—the only living things,
these, shared the same slice.
What does it mean that no one sees,
remembers this, but me?
What will it mean when I’m not here to see?
And because I care, spared,
when I won’t know these trees aren’t there?
.
© Helga Ross 2008

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itsallgoodamanda

OOHHH ! lovely great choice of colours
Lauren Zorn replied

Thanks, the colors kind of chose themselves though. ;o)
danita clark

‘tis beautiful !
Lauren Zorn replied

Thanks Danita ! (hug)
Christopher Bi...

great image and description
Lauren Zorn

Thanks, glad you like it. ;o) I had actually done a search for dryad poetry but when this came up, I knew it was right.
Bunny Clarke

Gorgeous capture. Splendid design and colors. Fun script, isn’t it? ;o)
Lauren Zorn replied

Bunny hi ! I was waiting for you ! ;o) Yes, it is a fun script in that’s not too fluid & it’s not rigid …. I hate scripts that only let you do a few similar images. Yes, I enjoyed it, though the gradient thing was a bit frustrating & required some work, but I’m good with color so I handled it just fine & I expect to in the future too. All in all, yes, I enjoyed it. ;oD

And thanks hon !!!!
DigitalDelights

Stunning!! Beautiful Autumn leaves quilt.. love the script, love the colour, love everything about it.. the poem is perfect… Well done what more can I say except.. LOVE IT !! lol
Lauren Zorn replied

Thank you Jackie, a warm autumn quilt it is !!!! Like I said before, I never saw it as a quilt until you said it, but you know, it could be a quilt of leaves too. ;o) Thanks hon !!! HUGS !!!
foxyphotography
Lauren Zorn replied

Wow ! That’s terrific, thanks !!!
copperhead

Absolutely Stunning!
Lauren Zorn replied

Thank you so much !!!! ;o)
Joyce Dickens,...

Powerful and dynamic, just as the old Oaks….beautifuly designed and an awesome pairing for those beautiful words by Helga Ross…I am drawn in, and still there…..thank you for your amazing talent, compassion and love of life! xxx JD
Lauren Zorn replied

Nothing to thank me for Joyce, you know that. ;-) As for Oak here, well, when it developed, it just fought me on gradients. Some fractals are like that, they demand their own colors & you just have to work until you find it. And that’s what happened here.

As for the poem, I was looking for dryad poetry actually, & this was the first one that popped up but I thought it was perfect. I’m glad you agree. ;o)
Virginia N. Fred
Lauren Zorn replied

Thank you !! ;-)
coppertrees

Top ten in Challenge
Jacky

Beautiful design,and I love those colors:)
Lauren Zorn replied

Thanks Jacky ! And I’m so sorry I’m so late, I guess the message must have gotten lost in my message center & I’m so sorry ! But thank you again ! :-)
Lois Bryan

Lauren this is gorgeous!!! I LOVE fractals … such rich colors and fascinating designs!!!!!!! The colors in this one are wonderfully autumnal!!!
Lauren Zorn replied

Thanks Lois ! I’m sorry I’m so late with this, you don’t come by for a few days & things get lost in your message center & you find them weeks later. I’m so glad you like it though !
Kaleidoking

Just perfect!
Lauren Zorn replied

Thank you !
doubleheader

Wonderful work Lauren.. Congrats on the features…cheers, Bill
Lauren Zorn replied

Thanks Bill ! hug
Fiery-Fire

This just simply makes my autumn – great combination of colors and textures Lauren ;)
Lauren Zorn replied

Thanks Iwona ! I had a hard time with the colors until I came across those, it must’ve been waiting for them alone. :-) Glad you like it !
danita clark 9 days ago

Amazing ! glorious autumnal colours (that a word?) yeas they are !!
Lauren Zorn replied 8 days ago

Thank you Danita !