There is so much to learn from a simple tree!
Send down deep roots to hold one fast.
Lift up your arms towards the sky.
Everything changes, nothing can last.
Put back for lean and wanting times.
Let go of things we do not need.
Relax and know you will survive.
Take care to root out every weed.
This is a lesson I must learn,
From such a wise old tree.
That one can bend without a break,
And ties that bind still make one free
2006-09-28 14:16:51 · 12 answers · asked by Debra M. Wishing Peace To All 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
....That one can bend without a break,
And ties that bind still make one free.
how far can a person (or thing) bend without breaking. take steel for example. you may bend it without breaking it but the integrity of the steel has been compromised, no matter how you perceive it. That bended steel is now weaker that it i once was. it may not be visible now, but over time it Willl become obvious. a Hairline fracture can be much more detrimental than a clean break. (with a clean break you at least know it is broken) it can lead to a false sense of security, one thinking they are stronger than they really are. Over time the bending will become easier, and the force to create the bend less....then suddenly one unexpected day.... a clean and permanent break will be evident. the scaring will not be able to be hidden.....But on the flip side sometimes one must be broken completely in order to be fixed properly....
i love thought provoking writings such as yours Debra......keep the faith.
2006-09-28 15:44:05 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The poem's words are beautiful, but the cadence is off. Would be better to leave off the first two words "There is" and begin it with "So much..."
Although there are much poetic licenses used by poem writers, there are some rules which must be abided by to make the poem flow as it should. Re-read it again and see if you can 'feel' the breaks where there should be a flow.
2006-09-28 14:30:31 · answer #2 · answered by Sick Puppy 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The poem is saying even though we go through troubles in life Jesus Christ is the source of all strength and life that holds this all together,and that is why we are still standing,because we planted our roots in good soil,and Christ Jesus is that solid foundation.
2006-09-28 14:26:06 · answer #3 · answered by donangelo 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
One of my two favoites of your poems, very beautiful...
Dick Richie: Wow, thats pretty funny, someone writes a poem and that makes you think they are a homosexual? Lol, don't you realize how immature that makes you look?
2006-09-28 14:20:55 · answer #4 · answered by Shinkirou Hasukage 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it's symbolic of our walk with the Lord Jesus Christ. I like it!
2006-09-28 14:20:14 · answer #5 · answered by stpolycarp77 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋
It's very nice. God Bless
2006-09-28 14:33:19 · answer #6 · answered by mom 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
The ideology is fair the writing poor.
2006-09-28 14:20:53 · answer #7 · answered by gwhiz1052 7 · 1⤊ 3⤋
i am glad you reposted because i missed this one
truely beautiful xxx
2006-09-28 14:23:10 · answer #8 · answered by Peace 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
very nice, especially the part "everything changes, nothing can last.
2006-09-28 14:20:07 · answer #9 · answered by havingfun 4 · 3⤊ 1⤋
It sucks. Quit reposting it, ******.
2006-09-28 14:33:27 · answer #10 · answered by Dick Richie 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋