The Fertile Tree
On barren land at the corner
—————————of a long constant highway
The Good Samaritan guards
–————————-a tree of sparse green leaves
A most desired nesting point
————————— for the American finch across
this homeland of Colorado
– ————————–A mother of homeless avian
The unmarried tree stands tall
————- – — – —–despite the dry gritty street
Finches flock to this virgin mother
————————- the kindling of all avian children
As the single woman without
———————– – –true love nor a loving partner
The tree reminds of the strength
————————- of women with dignified values
Preserving those around her life
—————- – – – —-with a fecund heart and soulful tears
Valor of hopeful spirit undefeated
———- ——— —– Spiritual Mother of all children forever
Diana Kurniawan is a poet and writer based in Berthoud, Colorado. With by lines from Denver Life Magazine and Longmont Times Call for non-fiction journalistic pieces, she also previously served as Community Journalist for Denver Voice, a newspaper for the homeless. Recent publications include Twenty Bellows and Sortes Magazine for fiction and Ridgeline Review of Eastern New Mexico University and RawLit for her poetry in Spring 2023.
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