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Divine Vine
February 9, 2009
"Divine Vine"
Way back in the trees,
If you go, you can find
All the old memories
On the great swinging vine.
It hangs from the sky
In a resolute way
And it's almost too high
For the children to play.
It drops to your grip
If you want nothing more,
But it drops to your hip
If you've been there before.
The rock where you leap
Has a lake far below.
There's a feeling to keep
Like a love long ago.
And when it's your turn
If you just close your eyes,
You will have no concern;
Then away to the skies!
You soar like a missile,
Way up through the trees
And you'll hear a faint whistle
While swinging at ease.
At last when you face
The right time to let go,
You will drift all through space
To the calm lake below.
You will fly through the air
To your meteor crash,
Then the still lake will tear
With a tidal wave splash.
© Jennifer T., Hanson, MA
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This article has 52 comments.
ASoldierOfHalla SILVER said...
on Aug. 26 2022 at 12:37 pm
This is so good! You're very talented!
AztroWorkz BRONZE said...
on Mar. 7 2022 at 1:35 pm
This poem is so serene... I've never had an experience like the one described, but I can imagine that I did thanks to it.
Garn-El-Capitan said...
on Feb. 22 2012 at 1:10 pm
Wow! I love this. This is a relaxing and refreshing poem.
♥Mötley Crüe♥ said...
on Feb. 20 2012 at 8:02 pm
really good poeeem! my Y!A user name is the same as this one! ♥Mötley Crüe♥
elyslund said...
on Nov. 10 2009 at 7:50 pm
Has a strong 5-6-6-6 meter almost the entire poem, but changes to 6-6-6-6 in the last few stanzas. I don't think this poet meant that to happen.
Outstanding work for a teen! Congrats!
Outstanding work for a teen! Congrats!
Siegfried and Roy said...
on Nov. 10 2009 at 7:28 pm
By the way, we are Siegfried and Roy on YA
Cant forget you said...
on Nov. 10 2009 at 7:26 pm
OMG its awesome its really cool and it seems real btw its Cant forget you from ya
Siegfried and Roy said...
on Nov. 10 2009 at 7:26 pm
What a wonderful, moving poem!
juan de la cruz said...
on Nov. 10 2009 at 4:54 pm
nicely written! job well done!
Hi. You already know I'm a fan of your work (it's KG from Y!A) and I don't mean to bug you, but I was wondering if you'd read some of the poems I've submitted here: "Comparison," "Triolet: Bird in the Chimney," a couple "Untitled"s and "blackberry garden," which I think you've already read. You don't need to rate (well, it would be nice), but I'm desperate for readers. Also, do you think it would be morally right to use the opportunity they give us to rate our own work (please answer in a comment)?
allstar12 said...
on Mar. 22 2009 at 1:58 am
5 Stars!!!!
You've heard enough, just don't let it get to your head and keep up the good work. There's always room for improvement.
You've heard enough, just don't let it get to your head and keep up the good work. There's always room for improvement.
loves_poetry said...
on Mar. 19 2009 at 1:21 am
wow! This was amazing!
TangledThoughts BRONZE said...
on Mar. 19 2009 at 1:06 am
I enjoyed how you didn't force the rhyme,and would not be surprised to see you in print one day, wondering if you could help me with mine and maybe give some tips, or anything, thanks for your time
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lulu said...
on Mar. 19 2009 at 12:55 am
dude this is an awesome poem i love it! it should totally get published!
War Dog said...
on Mar. 19 2009 at 12:53 am
man, that was awsome! 5 stars! I wish i had as good poems as you. I LOVE rhymes!
Lilly <3 said...
on Mar. 19 2009 at 12:52 am
that is awesome!! this should definitely be published.
HappyBunny said...
on Mar. 19 2009 at 12:51 am
Two words: Wow Worthy
(great imagery!)
(great imagery!)
me said...
on Mar. 19 2009 at 12:50 am
i bet ur going to b a future poet:]good luck on accomplishing your goals:)
zu2_mango said...
on Mar. 19 2009 at 12:50 am
I enjoyed it. I gave you 5 stars. I hope you get published.
My username on Y!A is zu2_mango
My username on Y!A is zu2_mango
