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The guardians of stone

November 13, 2015
By wizad GOLD, Lincon, Maine
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wizad GOLD, Lincon, Maine
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Favorite Quote:
Some say the world will end in fire
some say in ice
from what I have tasted of desire
I hold with those who favor fire
but if it had to perrish twice
I think i know enough of hate
that ice is also great
and would suffice
Fire and ice by robert Frost

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The tall oaks, so large and mighty
The oldest things that live on this mountain
Trees that have stood for centuries
 watching the quarrels of men, far bellow
Watching bloody battles
That happen under their boughs.
The trees, The guardians of stone

They watch river flow
Clear like glass but cold like snow
They know each stone on their mountain
Never to get confused for they know
Every fleck of earth, every leaf on a tree
To every high flying bird
to even the lowly flea
To the mighty bears
Even the harmless mice
Every tree knows everything
Because the trees, The guardians of stone.

The trees strong and tall never to fall
Only to grow stronger
The river running over there roots
The rain falling onto the leafs
These trees that have stood for centuries
Will stand a thousand more
These trees are the guardians of stone
The guardians of the mountain
The guardians of the earth

© Lindsay S., Milford, CT

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I love making the poem about nature, I hope you like my nature poems also!

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This article has 22 comments.

wizad GOLD said...
on Jan. 11 2016 at 9:58 am
wizad GOLD, Lincon, Maine
10 articles 0 photos 36 comments

Favorite Quote:
Some say the world will end in fire
some say in ice
from what I have tasted of desire
I hold with those who favor fire
but if it had to perrish twice
I think i know enough of hate
that ice is also great
and would suffice
Fire and ice by robert Frost

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thx for the comments
L.J.Barnes. GOLD said...
on Jan. 9 2016 at 10:45 am
L.J.Barnes. GOLD, Powhatan, Virginia
15 articles 0 photos 53 comments

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Avoid roasted cabbage, don't eat earwax and look on the bright side of life!
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I like it. Sometimes the rhythm feels a bit off, though it just might be me. I kinda get what you're saying about trees being guardians of stone, but it feels a bit more vague at times. I'm just nitpicking it now, just keep writing and I promise eventually you'll get published in teen ink. :D
wizad GOLD said...
on Jan. 6 2016 at 11:08 am
wizad GOLD, Lincon, Maine
10 articles 0 photos 36 comments

Favorite Quote:
Some say the world will end in fire
some say in ice
from what I have tasted of desire
I hold with those who favor fire
but if it had to perrish twice
I think i know enough of hate
that ice is also great
and would suffice
Fire and ice by robert Frost

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i have added more to the poem you commented on please view
wizad GOLD said...
on Jan. 6 2016 at 11:07 am
wizad GOLD, Lincon, Maine
10 articles 0 photos 36 comments

Favorite Quote:
Some say the world will end in fire
some say in ice
from what I have tasted of desire
I hold with those who favor fire
but if it had to perrish twice
I think i know enough of hate
that ice is also great
and would suffice
Fire and ice by robert Frost

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i have added more to the poem you commented on please view
wizad GOLD said...
on Jan. 6 2016 at 11:07 am
wizad GOLD, Lincon, Maine
10 articles 0 photos 36 comments

Favorite Quote:
Some say the world will end in fire
some say in ice
from what I have tasted of desire
I hold with those who favor fire
but if it had to perrish twice
I think i know enough of hate
that ice is also great
and would suffice
Fire and ice by robert Frost

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i have added more to the poem you commented on please view
wizad GOLD said...
on Jan. 6 2016 at 7:49 am
wizad GOLD, Lincon, Maine
10 articles 0 photos 36 comments

Favorite Quote:
Some say the world will end in fire
some say in ice
from what I have tasted of desire
I hold with those who favor fire
but if it had to perrish twice
I think i know enough of hate
that ice is also great
and would suffice
Fire and ice by robert Frost

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i have added more to the poem you commented on please view
wizad GOLD said...
on Jan. 6 2016 at 7:46 am
wizad GOLD, Lincon, Maine
10 articles 0 photos 36 comments

Favorite Quote:
Some say the world will end in fire
some say in ice
from what I have tasted of desire
I hold with those who favor fire
but if it had to perrish twice
I think i know enough of hate
that ice is also great
and would suffice
Fire and ice by robert Frost

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i have added more to the poem you commented on please view
wolfvomit PLATINUM said...
on Dec. 8 2015 at 8:32 am
wolfvomit PLATINUM, Jacksonville, Florida
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*their. Quarrels of men and bloody battles are relative, no? So I think you should work on those two lines. Great piece though! :3
wizad GOLD said...
on Dec. 7 2015 at 11:03 am
wizad GOLD, Lincon, Maine
10 articles 0 photos 36 comments

Favorite Quote:
Some say the world will end in fire
some say in ice
from what I have tasted of desire
I hold with those who favor fire
but if it had to perrish twice
I think i know enough of hate
that ice is also great
and would suffice
Fire and ice by robert Frost

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why is it not showing up
wizad GOLD said...
on Dec. 3 2015 at 7:39 am
wizad GOLD, Lincon, Maine
10 articles 0 photos 36 comments

Favorite Quote:
Some say the world will end in fire
some say in ice
from what I have tasted of desire
I hold with those who favor fire
but if it had to perrish twice
I think i know enough of hate
that ice is also great
and would suffice
Fire and ice by robert Frost

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you did not post comments why did you say your welcom
wizad GOLD said...
on Nov. 23 2015 at 12:05 pm
wizad GOLD, Lincon, Maine
10 articles 0 photos 36 comments

Favorite Quote:
Some say the world will end in fire
some say in ice
from what I have tasted of desire
I hold with those who favor fire
but if it had to perrish twice
I think i know enough of hate
that ice is also great
and would suffice
Fire and ice by robert Frost

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plz like it and love it if you do!!
wizad GOLD said...
on Nov. 23 2015 at 12:04 pm
wizad GOLD, Lincon, Maine
10 articles 0 photos 36 comments

Favorite Quote:
Some say the world will end in fire
some say in ice
from what I have tasted of desire
I hold with those who favor fire
but if it had to perrish twice
I think i know enough of hate
that ice is also great
and would suffice
Fire and ice by robert Frost

View profile
i made it longer and put more details in the surroundings thx for the feed back!
wizad GOLD said...
on Nov. 23 2015 at 12:03 pm
wizad GOLD, Lincon, Maine
10 articles 0 photos 36 comments

Favorite Quote:
Some say the world will end in fire
some say in ice
from what I have tasted of desire
I hold with those who favor fire
but if it had to perrish twice
I think i know enough of hate
that ice is also great
and would suffice
Fire and ice by robert Frost

View profile
i made it longer and put more details in the surroundings thx for the feed back!
wizad GOLD said...
on Nov. 23 2015 at 12:02 pm
wizad GOLD, Lincon, Maine
10 articles 0 photos 36 comments

Favorite Quote:
Some say the world will end in fire
some say in ice
from what I have tasted of desire
I hold with those who favor fire
but if it had to perrish twice
I think i know enough of hate
that ice is also great
and would suffice
Fire and ice by robert Frost

View profile
i made it longer like everyone said and i made the new stanzas more figuritive i think its pending aproval so it will be a little bit i will post when its done
wizad GOLD said...
on Nov. 23 2015 at 8:39 am
wizad GOLD, Lincon, Maine
10 articles 0 photos 36 comments

Favorite Quote:
Some say the world will end in fire
some say in ice
from what I have tasted of desire
I hold with those who favor fire
but if it had to perrish twice
I think i know enough of hate
that ice is also great
and would suffice
Fire and ice by robert Frost

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the stone is the mountain
wizad GOLD said...
on Nov. 23 2015 at 8:38 am
wizad GOLD, Lincon, Maine
10 articles 0 photos 36 comments

Favorite Quote:
Some say the world will end in fire
some say in ice
from what I have tasted of desire
I hold with those who favor fire
but if it had to perrish twice
I think i know enough of hate
that ice is also great
and would suffice
Fire and ice by robert Frost

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thx i like it when people post comments
BabySnickers15 SILVER said...
on Nov. 22 2015 at 2:42 pm
BabySnickers15 SILVER, Columbus, Ohio
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I like it the picture fits perfectly.
Whiskers7151 GOLD said...
on Nov. 20 2015 at 12:38 pm
Whiskers7151 GOLD, West Valley, Utah
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This is really detailed. I like the image. maybe make it a little bit longer, and put in some more details about the other surroundings. it is by water? what is the stone?
Trench_Coat BRONZE said...
on Nov. 20 2015 at 10:38 am
Trench_Coat BRONZE, PERU, Indiana
2 articles 1 photo 33 comments

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"Promise me you'll survive.
That you won't give up,
no matter what happens,
no matter how hopeless"- Titanic

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Your welcome
wizad GOLD said...
on Nov. 20 2015 at 9:50 am
wizad GOLD, Lincon, Maine
10 articles 0 photos 36 comments

Favorite Quote:
Some say the world will end in fire
some say in ice
from what I have tasted of desire
I hold with those who favor fire
but if it had to perrish twice
I think i know enough of hate
that ice is also great
and would suffice
Fire and ice by robert Frost

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thx for all of the feed back every body!