Love Poem: Red Wood and Steel
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Written by: John Beam

Red Wood and Steel

Claimed many a dear friend                                                                                                                                                  They never move in the end                        						    setting silently stronger than steel                                                                                                                                     The Lord only know if they feel                                                                                                                                 but they stand there lonely post                                                                                                                                           with hanging circled limbs the road so close                                                                                                                      Did they know their bows shading the lane                                                                                                                            their comfort from the heat could cause so much pain                                                                                         in a moment a distraction maybe a bad reaction                                                                                                          fatigue or a ride with friends No one knew the end                                                                                                                                               The means does not always justify the action                                                                                                               A few crosses some with flowers blowing in the wind                                                                                            my friend’s arms wrapped around the steel                                                                                                                 Beware my youth red wood can kill