The tree of life





















here I will disappear
and you will bear witness
you will wait, my dear

oldest friend, my hound
you and I have travelled time
what adventures we found

waiting at every turn
treasure deeply buried
yet the quest burns

deep inside, we seek
the one truth, but this time
you must guard it

the tree of life, let none
come near it, my friend
I will find the fountain

of youth, for her -

A five stanza story inspired by the magpietales
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24 comments:

  1. kaykualaJuly 30, 2012 at 7:23 AM

    Ninot Ma'am,
    The elusive fountain of youth is there waiting to be discovered. Wonderful take, Ma'am!

    Hank

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    1. ninotazizAugust 1, 2012 at 2:44 AM

      Sometimes we do not realize how battered the world is. And someone needs to save it once in a while.

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  2. Sherry Blue SkyJuly 30, 2012 at 8:43 AM

    So very beautiful!

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  3. Brian MillerJuly 30, 2012 at 9:17 AM

    nice...love that quest for truth...the tree of life is a great touch as well...and that you are looking for the fountain of youth, not for yourself but for the tree...that is beautiful

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    1. ninotazizAugust 1, 2012 at 2:46 AM

      Yes, Brian. You saw that. We need a hero once in a while, don't we?

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  4. Tumblewords:July 30, 2012 at 7:26 PM

    Poignant, charming and beautiful! Brava!

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  5. JinksyJuly 31, 2012 at 3:19 AM

    That tree of life does look a trifle dead though, don't you think? I hope he finds the elixir of life to restore it! Hehehe! But a nice little Mag, nevertheless. :)

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    1. ninotazizJuly 31, 2012 at 4:04 AM

      Thanks dear. It is a precarious time for the tree of life.

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  6. Kathe W.July 31, 2012 at 6:16 AM

    nice take on this image. It is a precarious time indeed for the tree of life.

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    1. ninotazizAugust 1, 2012 at 2:47 AM

      Poor tree of life indeed. But the dog would be a good protector.

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  7. AnonymousJuly 31, 2012 at 11:33 AM

    ah, just lovely - appearances can be so deceptive, can't they?

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    1. ninotazizAugust 1, 2012 at 11:22 AM

      Dear Ruth,
      Deceptive they are. But so is many things around us, waiting to be uncovered. Thank you for dropping by!

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  8. KayJuly 31, 2012 at 1:21 PM

    truly beautiful poem..x

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  9. DaydreamerAugust 1, 2012 at 3:35 AM

    Oh, that is so romantic. What a lovely interpretation. Love it :)

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  10. Carrie Van HornAugust 1, 2012 at 10:16 AM

    A magnificent saga Ninot!.....I want more! :-)

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    1. ninotazizAugust 1, 2012 at 11:26 AM

      Carrie my dear,
      We will imagine the ending in our minds, and there will be many spin offs to the story. How are you my friend?

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  11. Stafford RayAugust 2, 2012 at 4:24 PM

    Lovely poem, and makes one sad that such a companion as a good dog lives such a relatively short time. Joys shared, but solitary grief suffered when they go

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  12. ninotazizAugust 2, 2012 at 8:32 PM

    Hi Stafford!
    Thank you once again and do keep coming back. You definitely make me smile!

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  13. HelenAugust 3, 2012 at 10:52 AM

    Dogs do become our keepers of sorts, don't they?

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  14. moondustwriterAugust 3, 2012 at 2:10 PM

    love the trust conveyed
    and the dog will do his duty for his master
    lovely

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