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Hi there, do you remember me?
I was once that big old tree
The one that grew so very tall
Or was it you were very small?
I love that I still have a purpose
And didn’t wind up in a furnace!
A piece, which makes me feel worthwhile
So you can come and sit and smile
When you rest your weary feet
Upon my very sturdy seat
I sigh, when people look at me, from afar
Do they see me, or not know where they are?
But I would like to see you here
To be my friend, oh, won’t you, dear?
Come on now, please don’t be afraid
I won’t break, it’s not how I’m made
I’m strong, like that other tree
The one that even looks like me
Perhaps one day, he too will find
He has a purpose, just like mine
But til he does, it’s just me, you see
Sitting in the park, with my family
Photo and Poem ©2018 Dorinda Duclos All Rights Reserved
~M said:
I love how this old bench obviously inspired you. It’s always amazing the places that inspiration can be found. I really enjoyed this one. 😉
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Dorinda Duclos said:
Every time I visit there, I’m always drawn to that bench. It was telling me something, so I wrote about it 🙂 Thank you 🙂
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~M said:
That’s awesome… ☺️
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Marie Kléber said:
How lovely!
This bench sounds like the perfect place where to sit down and enjoy life.
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Dorinda Duclos said:
Thank you! It’s the perfect to breathe!! 🙂
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derrickjknight said:
Nice one
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Dorinda Duclos said:
Thank you very much! 🙂
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America On Coffee said:
Nice stoic perspective, beautifully composed!
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Dorinda Duclos said:
Thank you very much! 🙂
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Sandal Teaberry said:
This reminds me of Emily Dickinson’s work–lovely write!
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Dorinda Duclos said:
Thank you very much! She is one of my favorites!!
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Sandal Teaberry said:
Mine too, which is why it’s a great compliment!!
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Dorinda Duclos said:
I’ll say!! Thank you again!! ❤ ❤ ❤
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Sandal Teaberry said:
You’re most welcome ❤
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Andrew Green said:
Terrific – I’ll never look at a wooden bench the same again.
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Dorinda Duclos said:
Gives you a different perspective when you look at an inanimate object! Thanks, Andrew 🙂
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umaverma12 said:
Beautifully written 👌
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Dorinda Duclos said:
Thank you very much! 🙂
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umaverma12 said:
My pleasure:)
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Rad Gamer said:
Nice poem
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Dorinda Duclos said:
Thank you very much 🙂
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Joseph Emerson said:
👌 love it.
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Dorinda Duclos said:
Thanks so much, Joseph! 🙂
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