Didn't give up / Zombie Tree
Zombie tree found roadside out from Conroe, Texas. Natural decoration.
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The Zombie tree that wouldn't give up
I passed it nary blink of my eye
Part of the scenery nature's pet
A nuisance pulling on the fence line
Rabbits safe raising their little ones
It's been fixed years and years standing tall
Farmers spreading poison in the ground
And spraying nasty stuff on its arms
I moved away no more Zombie thoughts
Years later the graying bows still stood
Seemed to smirk, saying haw haw to me
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I am linked with Mary at https://newwhatsgoingon.blogspot.com/?m=1
- I am also linked with "Friday Writings #209" with Rosemary with a poem optional of her suggestion at https://poetsandstorytellersunited.blogspot.com/?m=1
Mary asked, "This week, please write about letting go— It might be either a single dramatic act or it might be a series of small releases, a break finally made."
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posted by Jim @ 1/07/2026 09:05:00 PM
12 comments
12 Comments:
I like that the tree was left standing, as habitat for bunnies, birds and other small creatures. I hate all the poisons that were used.
What a strong tree! Glad it still is able to shelter bunnies!
I love the last line, especially the words "haw haw". Nature guffaws at us seeing our so called knowledge of science etc.
This little tree had a purpose! I love how you captured how little that purpose depended on humans.
A very resilient tree!
A tree of life and the soul to appreciate it!
I have often found that dead trees too have beauty.
I see such trees often..and wonder how they ended up that way...now I know
It says so much. It's haunting.
I agree with Rosemary. Death has its own beauty
So glad the tree still exists.
I like the phrase "zombie tree." You used it in a comment on a poem I wrote back in 2020! It was the first time I'd heard it, and it impressed me.
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