The Tree Remains
Poetry on Standing One's Ground
Stand firm in the face of adversity. -Michelle Liew
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The tree
Stands firm through time
Its branches and boughs bare
"I stand," It says, "I do not bow."
The tree
Rooted deep, unmoved by tempests---
Mocking the gale's command
Its trunk stands firm
It wins.
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This poem is entirely original. AI tags are coincidental.
About the Creator
Michelle Liew Tsui-Lin
Hi, i am an English Language teacher cum freelance writer with a taste for pets, prose and poetry. When I'm not writing my heart out, I'm playing with my three dogs, Zorra, Cloudy and Snowball.
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Gorgeous & inspiring! Go Michelle! 💪🏾💝💕
I stand. I do not bow. YES!!
Very well written, congrats 👏