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A Tree-Hugger

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Author: Magdalena Podobińska

Magdalena PodobińskaMarch 21, 2019

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a tree-hugger

written by: Magdalena Podobińska

When I look at her years ago
she seems so lonely
and so barefoot
I wonder how she survived
those cold nights
those bitter tears
What gave her strength?
I figure it’s because
she was a tree hugger
yes, a tree hugger

Weeping willow
swallowed her sorrow
Birch-tree enriched her
gave her love, eternity
and vitality
Gradually
unexpectedly
against the odds
She became strong as an oak

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Magdalena Podobińska

daughter, mum, wife, teacher, loves music, poetry, art

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