Don’t worry the child whispered to the tree.
I shall keep you safe , you’ll not be harmed if you stay with me.
The lightening flashed and the rain fell. Out to sea ships were tossed on the foamy swell.
It was such a dark and starless night the child could see that the tree was suffering from fright.
All around the the winds were shaking up the hills and whipping up the lakes and streams so that they were over flowing their banks and having little spills.
Thunder crashed and lightening lit the skies the child hugged tight the tree and closed her eyes.
Please dear friend, tree, she was heard to say. I shall not let go of you until this ghastly night is through, and this storm is gone away.
Of a sudden the tree was struck by lightening flash, it buckled and bowed and then to the ground it crashed. Sadly flattening beneath it’s weight the tiny child who lovingly had promised to keep it safe.
Darling , darling tree fear not fear not I am still with thee………..
willowdot21 
Jun 25, 2013 @ 23:07:51
I feel the power of nature in this. Very nicely written.
Jun 26, 2013 @ 14:48:03
Thank you Linda , Nature is a force to be reckoned with!!
Jun 25, 2013 @ 23:29:28
Ooooooh! What a twist – the child looking after a tall strong tree – and even when down under.
Captivated me,
Eric
Jun 26, 2013 @ 14:30:23
Yes it was the story that I saw in the picture it just came into my head, sad but hopefully special. Thanks for your continued support 😉 xx
Jun 26, 2013 @ 07:51:38
This is ever so moving and beautiful!!!!!!!
🙂
Jun 26, 2013 @ 14:28:30
Thank you Marina picture was just so sad, it told me the sad story, but I liked it too. ;)xx
Jun 26, 2013 @ 15:07:17
I hope the child and tree are together in eternity Willow, looking after each other still. Such a sad and totally believable tale for Nature certainly wreaks havoc.
Hugs aplenty xPenx
Jun 26, 2013 @ 15:10:48
Yes we have seen so much of Nature reeking havoc of late, I saw the picture and I thought of a child caught out in a storm clinging to hope and a beloved and valued friend , the tree. ……….. Yes it is sad but I hope there is a message in there somewhere. Hugs eternal xxxxxxxx
Jun 26, 2013 @ 18:52:17
A very moving story willow. I liked reading it and was captivated by it. take care.
Jun 26, 2013 @ 18:56:24
It was the picture that took my imagination. you take care too.xx
Jun 26, 2013 @ 19:06:57
BEAUTIFUL writing and, personally Dear, I feel the power of the Creator in all things that are good and praiseworthy, honest, pure, lovely etc… like You !
Jun 26, 2013 @ 19:09:35
Yes I agree God is in all things, I wish I owned all the qualities that you awarded me ….. but I do try so God help me and God bless you. xxxxxxx
Jun 27, 2013 @ 02:31:29
Glad you know, and therefor your (all grown?) kids know not to shelter under isolated or tall trees during lightening storms. Lots of sad information in the picture and lots of information in your story poem, including that no one cared enough for the welfare of the child figure. Nature Storms are not the only forces that squash us women flat when we attempt to share our courage with by concealing our pain from some of those who are firmly rooted in their own point of view. …. Bear
Jun 27, 2013 @ 17:24:04
You do amaze me , you seem to see deeply into my soul! … you certainly understand my poetry. 😉 xxxx
Jun 27, 2013 @ 17:57:10
You say more with what you don’t say than most of us get across, even when we scribble reams. Your Voice is cathartic for me. Thank you.
Jun 27, 2013 @ 18:03:11
well that is just what I was thinking about you so maybe we just “understand what is important” Thank you. xxx
Jun 27, 2013 @ 18:05:39
Sister
Jun 27, 2013 @ 18:09:53
Yes sister ! sister!