Learning and fresh knowledge are essential.
18/01/2021
The tree of wisdom beckons
To all who would heed its call
The ancient power of nature
Breathing life into
Our weary souls
Let this fresh knowledge
These new synapses firing
Be a rapturous discovery
Of the healing power
Contained within
The oceans, rivers and forests
As the waves wash away
The pain and longing
And the wind in the trees
Whispers sweet nothings
To nurture peace within
Our tired thoughts
With time
We could spiral upwards
With content and meaningful
Thoughts, words, actions
Gliding
Surfing
Floating
On the beauty
Found only on planet earth
This blessed world
With all its angels and devils
Has all we need to find
Heaven within ourselves
You just need to know
Where to look
Start with the tree of wisdom
Drink deeply from the springs of knowledge
And never, ever, ever give up
Lately I’ve been looking for artwork to use as inspiration for new work. I came across this lovely drawing from an artist named Jo Fox and wrote a new poem inspired by it.
You can check out her work here:
https://jofoxadventuresinart.wordpress.com/
And the story of the piece here:
https://jofoxadventuresinart.wordpress.com/2021/01/01/natural_cycles/
I believe that learning and fresh knowledge are essential to a life well lived.
High Seas Clothing 
Indeed Jo is a very talented illustrator and enhances your poignant poem.
Thank you.
Joanna
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Beautifully evoked
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Intriguing drawing! Love the poem, Christo! Beautiful words and inspiring message! ❤ Take care!
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Awesome poem – it really speaks clearly that sense of gratitude and awe some folks have towards the natural world. Very well done! (I’m super glad I said yes to you using the picture!)
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Ah awesome glad you like it, was a pleasure to write. Good luck with your art, all the best:)
-Christo
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