Photo by Kat Myrman 2016
Winter tree
stripped bare by the frost
wears ivy
’round her roots
so to remember the spring’s
fair blooms in waiting.
kat ~ 10 February 2016
A Shadorma (Six Line Stanza / Syllable Pattern: 3-5-3-3-7-5) in response to Jane Dougherty’s weekly poetry challenge. This week’s prompt is based on the word: “Tree”. To read more or enter your own poem click HERE.
like mercury colliding... 
February 10th, 2016 at 1:13 pm
I like it. Trees are all such individuals. 🙂
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February 10th, 2016 at 1:21 pm
Yes they are. I am a tree-hugger myself! 🙂
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February 10th, 2016 at 2:46 pm
I think I spent half my life up in a tree before I got too far along in age…my brother always did have more lee-way though, we know WHY girls have traditionally been more protected, but it still isn’t fair if you’re a girl and your brother is having time of his life…and you aren’t LOL
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February 10th, 2016 at 2:54 pm
No, it’s definitely not fair…but then again…it is never too late to kick up a little dust and have fun! 🙂
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February 10th, 2016 at 2:57 pm
Hey, I got almost enough of that years ago, used to spend a lot of time kicking up dust as you say. The main thing hampering me now is money…especially the lack thereof. 🙂
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February 10th, 2016 at 3:06 pm
I here you in that! At least we can write! 🙂
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February 10th, 2016 at 3:11 pm
yeah, problem now is I’m half afraid I’ll break something LOL I try to be careful, but don’t always remember the facts.
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February 10th, 2016 at 3:17 pm
Oh…I know what you mean. Having torn a meniscus and sprained an ankle within the last year and a half, I’m not as nimble as I once was!
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February 10th, 2016 at 3:22 pm
ooh…those are parts I didn’t even know we had…:-) I really do try to watch it, but my body thinks I’m 22. 🙂 I did do something to my left hand, and the Doc hemmed and hawed about it…I said “hey, if its just arthritis tell me and I’ll deal with it.” I hate having to run to the Doc all the time. My sister in law is 96, and she makes that an art form…not my idea of fun. 🙂
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February 10th, 2016 at 6:53 pm
I’m with you…the less time with the white coats the better! 🙂
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February 10th, 2016 at 3:24 pm
I always managed to sprain an ankle, etc. when we would go on a trip. My husband was a great walker, and we walked so much that my ankle once thought it had fallen off. 🙂
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February 10th, 2016 at 2:58 pm
now all those adventures provide fodder for blogging… 🙂
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February 10th, 2016 at 3:06 pm
😉
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February 10th, 2016 at 3:13 pm
some of them anyway… 😉
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February 10th, 2016 at 2:16 pm
I like this one, Kat. So peaceful.
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February 10th, 2016 at 2:17 pm
Thank you Jane. I saw this tree on the way home this week and snapped a photo of it. The vine covered area reminds me of a lady dancing. 🙂
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February 10th, 2016 at 2:26 pm
Me too! A Flamenco 🙂
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February 10th, 2016 at 2:19 pm
Lovely. I like the idea that the oak is “wearing” the ivy–like a shawl.
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February 10th, 2016 at 2:53 pm
Yes…I love the vine draped hardwoods in the South where I live. 🙂
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February 10th, 2016 at 3:09 pm
Beautiful Kat!
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February 10th, 2016 at 3:14 pm
Thanks…I am in love with that tree…well you know! 🙂 ❤
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February 10th, 2016 at 3:23 pm
I know you are and it is very amazing! so many things to love about it!
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February 10th, 2016 at 3:38 pm
🙂
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February 10th, 2016 at 3:41 pm
Trees rock… and ivy’s pretty cool too 😊
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February 10th, 2016 at 6:54 pm
They do! I love trees! 🙂
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February 10th, 2016 at 10:51 pm
Tree. What a wonderful prompt for you! Lovely poem and photo! Had to peek before calling it a night. Deep Peace to you Dear Friend. ❤
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February 11th, 2016 at 2:17 am
I’m so glad you took a peek! Isn’t she magnificent! 😊
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February 11th, 2016 at 12:28 am
Hey it’s your winter woman tree, or whatever that was you called it. Frosty? 😀 I may not remember the words but the image sticks. 🙂
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February 11th, 2016 at 2:15 am
Yes it is the same Snow Maiden from a previous post this week. I thought she fit for this challenge too! 😊
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February 11th, 2016 at 1:37 pm
Lovely!
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February 11th, 2016 at 1:49 pm
Thank you PJ! I see that tree every day in my way home. I love it!
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February 11th, 2016 at 2:12 pm
That is awesome!
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February 11th, 2016 at 2:50 pm
🙂
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February 16th, 2016 at 4:13 am
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