Hollow…a vessel to be filled
Vessel to be filled…
Hollow the tree,
fallen in silent devastation,
and in wet tendril embraced decay
it lay, void of its once vibrant life,
now shelter for a menagerie,
life within life fallen,
new growth out of pity’s sweet legacy.
Hollow the heart,
fallen from love’s enticement,
then in lies betrayed and in decay
to lay, void of motivation,
now a dark void of numb regret,
life scarred and empty
till love’s legacy of love replaces.
Hollow we are if we think
anything will save us,
for tis we who devise our course,
give and take and expect,
yet we are the hand of fate,
to make our bed and lay upon it,
the curse upon ourselves.
Hollow is the tree,
yet is serves purpose, even in death,
as we in arrogance plunder life
and expect too much,
without an effort or purposeful deed,
to embody and reflect the honourable life
of a simple tree.
Tony DeLorger © 2016
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From death new growth, new beginnings are possible, for a void is to be filled. We learn from nature that it takes time, yet that which died leaves room for new growth. My Dad would show me things in the forest or his garden that had died and how they nurture new growth. He once said that to know love once is to know love always. Very nicely penned and expressed verse, Tony.
Thanks Phyllis, as always so glad you relate and enjoy my thoughts. Take care.
Again, nature setting the example, perfect in its purpose and cycles, all of which we as humans seem to fight tooth and nail. This was truly lovely in its message, and I am always a sucker for the wisdom of the trees. Very well done.
Best,
Mel
Our finest example as to how to live in harmony, Mel. Glad you enjoyed it. Take care