A Limited View
This thought provoking was written by Elsa J Beattie … hope you enjoy it!
A limited view
Formed from a tree so tall
Which once surveyed all manner of life
Your view then limited to one small room.
Sparsely dressed
Family gathered round
The substance of life to partake.
Resplendently adorned
Special guests
Demanded you look your best.
On your leaves
Hot iron pressed;
Bread made to feed hungry mouths.
Around you
Babies learned to walk
Supported by your strength.
Underneath you
A hiding place, a den,
A shelter.
Upon you
Games played;
Birthday and christmas gifts.
Worried frowns reflected in polished wood
Ration books and homework
Vied for space.
Anger, tears,
A silent comforter;
Secrets ever safe.
A limited view?
The kitchen table of my childhood
Saw more of life than any tree.
Written by Elsa J Beattie
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