gnarled and knotted over time
age and experience entwine
embracing imperfections
knowing life is a challenge
we mellow over time
so light and dark entwine
nobody is perfect
yet we rise to the challenge
nature captures our turmoil
mirrors it back
but we are survivors
hope and love never lack
life is treasures and turmoil
but when we have each others back
we can thrive rather than just survive
gratitude keeps us on track!
d’Verse, open link night, Grace
A great poem Kate! Good words of wisdom!
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Enjoyable, truthful and so lovely.
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Beautifully penned – life’s reality!
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A fantastic poem and message.
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Gnarled and mellowed sounds a bit like me lol
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Gratitude and also attitude, Kate. A very nice poem.
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Words to live by! We do need love and hope if we are to not just survive but to thrive!!
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Awesome and gratitude always keeps us all on our backs together happy and joyful. Lovely poem on gnarled, Kate and the picture was captured very well
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This one is probably one of your best poems yet, considering you have many good ones already.
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This is the message of hope given by an old twisted and knotted willow tree living by the lake.
I like your poem, Kate.
Love ❤
Michel
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not a willow, it’s a paperbark Michel … but it tells the same tale 🙂
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Right on, SweetKate!!! Your poem is an uplifter, a smile-bringer, a joy-giver!
Gratitude is the key!
Oh, even as Human-Beans get more well-seasoned…possibly bent, knobbly, twisted…there is still beauty in each season/stage of our lives. No matter how life has treated us, we can still shine from within! 🙂
HUGS!!! 🙂
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Nice one, Kate. Those commenting previously express the full range of my sentiments, so yeah, what they typed.
These aren’t scars, but character. Keep the healthy sap (positivity) flowing and all sorts of interesting and beautiful twists burst forth.
A few evenings ago I was watching the late Bob Ross (a painting instructor here in the States) and he said something that meshes nicely with your poem. Regarding painting trees – maybe not an exact quote, but close – he commented, “I like to give some trees knots and turns. I have to believe not all of them are destined to become telephone poles.”
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Life is most definitely a challenge! ❤️ There are times when we find ourselves standing at a crossroad 🙂 it is then that we pay heed to instinct and strive to remain just.
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Gotta have that last line.! Beautiful poem
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I like comparing us to gnarled trees, light and shadow intertwined, as well as the acknowledgement and acceptance of it. It removes a draining burden, which gives energy to support each other. You’re so right, Kate. {{{Hugs}}}
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Wisdom here.
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So much positivity in this poem. It’s not about perfection after all its’ about how we live the life and face the challenges and how hard we laugh.
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Beautiful and timely message, Kate. Accompanied by a fabulous photo. I love your words, planting roots of peace and harmony.
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Cheers to all the survivors with grateful hearts!
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Love your poem, love a paperbark and love being a fellow Aussie too!
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Hey! This poetry carry an aura, fragrance and holding the heart and soul with breeze. Absolutely fabulous words done effortlessly.
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Right on Kate! With every moment in retirement, I feel God’s Grace.
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Together is what counts.
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Thriving is aim, surviving is where we’ve com,e to in many parts of the world at present, sadly.
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loved this kate..so much positivity..
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Kate, gorgeous photo! Well-written and powerful message! ❤ Cheryl
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Fantastic words
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The picture brings similar memory and feeling and your words so perfect. The form of the poem is so beautiful in how it is crafted skillfully to have it flow in that shape.
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thanks so much … felt it was closely related to yours!
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I am so glad you shared with me 🙂
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