Poem of the Week ~ Love Your Tree!

Kids, some weeks back, with delight, I came across this poem by Grace, who writes at Everyday Amazing. And truly, everyday is amazing on her site, where this poet writes prolifically and brilliantly. Do enjoy this week's Poem of the Week! 

She said, "Love your tree!"

So my 
feet grew 
roots deep & mighty 
ropes to anchor a ship 

And my belly heard earthquakes
& animal cries before fear could strike

And my fingers trembled like a leaf when
 when you rested under my shade of  blooms  

And my thighs became strong to wrap  around 
the man  & hold him here, and my breasts heavy

with milk  dripped  before my child  could utter a cry  
And my hands soft as feathers nurtured the fire of nests 

My  spine tingled  with distrust and healed with care 
and  my bones  heard  darkest of  storms coming

 Under every line, freckle & wrinkle, I relished:  
seeds, sap, cracks, decay & fruits 

Then, I echoed back 
mother's words :
   
I love my tree! 

“The body knows things a long time before the mind catches up to them. 

I was wondering what my body knew that I didn't.” 

― Sue Monk Kidd, The Secret Life of Bees

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Thank you, Grace, for your faithful support and participation at Poets United. 

We love your work!