I should go walking often if I could Get to the distance where I saw that tree— Its pure aloofness made me think of me!— Standing apart from all the other wood. And it was lovely in its scarlet hood Of leaves! The bold wind blew them off to see The widespread limbs that moved in ecstasy As he explored between them where they stood. Just as that tree, because I stand alone In your strong love, I spread myself apart. From off me all the covering you have blown; My limbs are naked, yet I bid you start Into the opening only you have known Where you may pierce me clear up to my heart! | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...GHOSTS OF THE OLD YEAR by JAMES WELDON JOHNSON ANCHORED TO THE INFINITE by EDWIN MARKHAM HOW THE GREAT GUEST CAME by EDWIN MARKHAM SPOON RIVER ANTHOLOGY: TENNESSEE CLAFLIN SHOPE by EDGAR LEE MASTERS |