The tree was taller even than the imposing building
Its shadow gave shade to the building in the noonday heat
They were a set, one incomplete without the other
The day a strong storm took down the tall tree
The building stood there, denuded, lonely as if it had lost a friend
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Here’s how it works: Every Wednesday I post a photo (this week it’s that one above.) You respond with something CREATIVE Here are some suggestions:
Crispina is the host of Crimson Creative Challenge
Wow, Sadje, I love this. And yes, it does look as if it’s a very tall tree
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Thanks Crispina. Much appreciated
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🙂
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🙏🏼
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poor tree
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The old buildings out last many trees.
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Aww, this is so lovely, Sadje. ❤️
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Thanks a lot Jeff
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Most welcome, Sadje. Always my pleasure.
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🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
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Beautiful poem that gives me fresh perspective.
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Thanks a lot Li
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You’re welcome.
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😍
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I love the bond you wove between the tree…shade.. shadow. Very lovely imagery.
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Thank you so much Suzette
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Always a pleasure Sadje.
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💖
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That’s great Sadje, it works so well with the prompt
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Thanks a lot Deb
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That is great❤️
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Thanks Gary.
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A beautiful poem and so true.
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Thanks 🙏🏼
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You have given new life to the picture with your words! Beautiful ❤️
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Thanks a bunch.
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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This is so lovely! Beautiful bond.
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Thank you so much Punam. 💖
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My pleasure. 😊
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💖🙏🏼🙏🏼
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If I were the building, I’d definitely be sad losing the tree. Beautiful story, Sadje.
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Thanks a lot Maria
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Beautiful
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Thanks Sneha
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A nice poem sadje! Absolutely lovely! ❤
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The emotions at the end were palpable. I felt a jolt with the last line
The feeling is in accordance when there is loss. Lovely …
Isadora 😎
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Thanks a lot Isadora.
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