“Alone with myself
The trees bend to caress me
The shade hugs my heart”
The trees bend to caress me
The shade hugs my heart”
--Gilpin
Today's Prompt: Hugging a Tree
The Bishnois of India are known to be one of the earliest tree huggers. In 1730, 363 Bishnois were killed while trying to peacefully protect a grove of Khejri trees in the village of Khejarli. This was also a precursor to the 20th century Chipko movement.
Recent studies have proved that trees provide health benefits.Hugging a tree increases levels of oxytocin, which is responsible for feelings of love, bonding and well-being.
Have you been to a park or a forest lately? Did you notice the trees there? Do you know the names of the trees lining your street? And have you ever hugged a tree?
Which is your favourite tree memory?
Word Prompts:
trunk
Bough
Texture
Bark
Shade
Suggested Poetry Form: Rondeau
Which is your favourite tree memory?
Word Prompts:
trunk
Bough
Texture
Bark
Shade
Suggested Poetry Form: Rondeau
Please make sure to leave a link to your poem in the comments here so we can all visit and leave constructive/positive comments.
Remember, our prompts are only suggestions, you can find your inspiration wherever your muse leads you. Share the hashtag, #OctPoWriMo on social media. Also do share how this journey into poetry is going for you.
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Have a lovely Sunday :)
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Day 13
ReplyDeleteMy Hugging a Tree poem
gramswisewords.blogspot.com
https://paeansunpluggedblog.wordpress.com/2019/10/13/my-mango-tree/
ReplyDeleteI set out to write a serious poem but ended up slipping into something more ridiculous.
ReplyDeleteHug a Tree Maybe
Writing on this prompt made me happy and sad at the same time.
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I shall Hug the TREE - Entry for 13/10/2019
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Day 13
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Here’s mine.
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Today the trees are angry.
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Creation is a Jubilee
ReplyDeleteI was wondering how trees feel about us. The Ted talk I link up to is amazing! https://unassortedstories.wordpress.com/2019/10/13/underground-movement/
ReplyDeleteMy Rondeau: Fresh, Calming Air experiencewriting.com/2019/10/13/writober-day-13-hugging-a-tree/
ReplyDeleteDay 12
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Wonderful prompt, Punam!
ReplyDeleteDay 13:
http://tao-talk.com/2019/10/13/octpowrimo2019-day-13-the-sycamores-of-sweet-street/
Here is mine.https://isaiah46ministries.com/2019/10/13/in-the-arms-of-a-tree-octpowrimo-2019-day-13/
ReplyDeleteHere is my link for Day 13
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Here's mine: https://arhtisticlicense.com/2019/10/13/octpowrimo-day-13-2/
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ReplyDeleteI have hugged a tree. A massive oak. I must've looked ridiculous. This was during the era before smartphones so no pictures.
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https://thefridaysparrow.wordpress.com/2019/10/13/tree-of-life/
ReplyDeleteToday poem: Branch
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Not exactly hugging. Maybe tomorrow!
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https://hittingthemark-jones.blogspot.com/2019/10/new-tints.html
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ReplyDeleteDay 13. A bit hard for me to write but the subject certainly resonated with me
My Day 13 contribution - http://iscriblr.com/hug-a-tree-today/
ReplyDeleteApologies for the delay! Life's been tough this side! :(