Porcupine Tree

by hayley*virgo - Aquarius

There is a forest of small trees
in a small valley,
all of them conformingly similar
But off to the east
alone in the sun
stands one unlike all others
A porcupine tree,
with prickly leaves,
Evolution developed it well
For remote as it is,
it's happy that way;
it doesn't want to be touched
Briery fondescence
sometimes razor-blade sharp
protect it from all of the world
Alien to birches
and maples and oaks
whose beauty is only skin deep
is the shade of difference
hidden, underneath
the magnificent porcupine tree.

Reason for writing:

    conformity- individuality- my home town- a bunch of stuff    

Birth sign: Aquarius
Date created: 1999-02-08 01:33:57
Last updated: 2021-03-03 14:40:53
Poem ID: 51736

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