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The Strength of the Tree

Jun 1, 2025

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Photo by Mary McGrath

I’m still standing,
through the test of time,
my neighbors,
tattered and torn,
not so lucky.

But still, I stand,
bracing against
whatever comes my way.

My bark is strong,
my limbs, nimble, go on,
bring it on,
I will still be here
long after the frowns of the storm
are gone.

Beyond writing, I’m a published photographer. Here is a sampling of some of my work.

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We are proud to relaunch Blue Insights as a space for both continuity and renewal. Rooted in the original spirit of openness and creativity, this new version of Blue Insights carries forward the tradition of being an open forum for poetry and lyrical short texts — honest, human.

Mary McGrath
Mary McGrath

Written by Mary McGrath

Top writer in humor, short stories, writing, advice and poetry. She’s written for Newsweek, Wall St. Journal, Good Housekeeping, and Chicken Soup for the Soul.

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