Boys in the woods
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PoemI’ve seen those tough as oaks
weep like willows
even the hardest thugs can have tear stained pillows
most can’t see the forest for the trees
because they’re up so close and in too deep,
it leaves them with a perception
that can’t see the bigger picture
and sticking to their point of view
becomes the main fixture
Sometimes taking step back
gives a broader view
so take a step back, pause
and think things through
now don’t stay rooted
when it’s time to move
there’s a time to branch out
after which you’ll see fruit
I saw a tree stand tall
with its green crown
it looked like a million axes
couldn’t bring it down
I leaned against its trunk
like on the shoulder of a friend
you know those tried and tested ones
on them alone you can depend
they can shield you from the rain
and cool you off when it’s hot
they will back you up
when against a wall you’re backed up
Yes life can get hard like the hardest tree bark
Don’t get lost in the woods
when it’s late and it’s dark
© Karl Nova from Rhythm and Poetry, (Caboodle Books)
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