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Awake,Alone, Afraid (1 reply and 1 comment)

Akanksha
3 years ago
Akanksha 3 years ago

Mist and the frost
Rustling leaves
Birds are awake,
Chirping and flying again
A tree alone
In a huge forest
Afraid of making friends
Afraid of the evil
The world contains
The earth that shakes
A small tree
In a huge forest
A pitiful scenery
Describes the pain

- Akanksha Modi
Susan Katz
3 years ago
Susan Katz 3 years ago

Thank you so much for sharing this very well written and very well thought out, poem.  I truly like your images and am touched by them - "the lone tree in the forest - "afraid of making friends" - "mist and frost - rustling leaves" all create a sensory journey that we may take with you, through your poem.  Nicely done.  Your friend in poetry, Susan

Susan Katz
3 years ago

Just to let you know, I have chosen your poem to be featured on my Instagram page, next week. In order for us to tag you on Instagram, you need to send us your Instagram name.

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