Bear Claw Roots


             Uprising, by Toril Fisher

In the turquoise pre-dawn
trees dig their bear claw roots
into the regenerative soil
of shrinking Eden.

They are defiant sentries
guarding their woodland womb,
gnarled limbs raised to proclaim
they will not surrender
this plot of earth to the
steel toothed hounds of greedy men.


©Susie Clevenger 2014

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Comments

Margaret said…
Oh, let it be so! This poem of steely grit is wonderful! Let's hope she has more fight in her than many scientists have predicted….
February 14, 2014 at 10:58 PM
Jim said…
Nice Susie, about a worrisome topic. I like the terms, "shrinking Eden," and " steel toothed hounds." They are the 'root' of the situation here.
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February 15, 2014 at 1:46 AM
Kerry O'Connor said…
The term 'shrinking Eden' really says it all. I fear it will fall to man's greed before the end of the century.
February 15, 2014 at 2:10 AM
Unknown said…
Hope those bear claw roots will always stay strong against the steel toothed hounds!
February 15, 2014 at 8:36 AM
hedgewitch said…
A very vivid image, Susie. I love the defiance of the trees.
February 15, 2014 at 9:02 AM
Grace said…
Title and imagery of bear claw roots in shrinking Eden are excellent ~
February 15, 2014 at 10:02 AM
Maude Lynn said…
Vivid imagery and a very sharp write.
February 15, 2014 at 10:13 AM
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