avatarMidway (Jean Carfantan)

Summary

The author cherishes the pines of their tribe as enduring symbols of resilience and orientation in their life.

Abstract

The pines associated with the author's tribe hold a profound significance in their life. These trees, which have withstood the test of time and nature's challenges, serve as a psychological anchor for the author, providing a sense of stability and continuity. At 64 years old, the author admires the pines' resilience against the sea winds and views them as an "axis mundi," or the center of their world. The pines are so deeply ingrained in the author's consciousness that even if they were physically destroyed, their memory would remain eternal.

Opinions

  • The pines are deeply personal landmarks for the author, evoking a sense of belonging and direction.
  • The author expresses a desire to emulate the resilience of the pines in the face of adversity.
  • The pines are perceived as immortal and indestructible within the author's psyche, symbolizing steadfastness.
  • The author feels a connection to the pines that transcends physical existence, suggesting their significance is spiritual or metaphysical.

My Tribe’s Pines

Photo © Jean Carfantan

My tribe’s pines are engraved in my consciousness, They are my landmarks when I feel lost. I knew them when I was a child and they are still there, So resilient on the seaside, although I am 64 years old, I’d like to be so undaunted in the sea winds, They are my axis mundi.

Even if any human would cut them or any storm wash them out, They would stand erect in my consciousness for ever.

Poetry
Poetry In Medium
Trees
Consciousness
Eternity
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