Winter soldiers

MendedFences27

Winter Soldiers

 

Oak leaves hold their positions at all costs.

They have survived the storming 

of the Autumn’s gusty winds

but now some may be lost

in the attacks that are forming

at the hands of Winter’s winds.

They lay down their lives 

falling through the sky 

like paratroopers

dying in the snow 

and on frozen lakes.

Like good soldiers

 they do so for a greater cause

 

“Marcescence”

 

protecting the young buds through winter.

 

The many that survive

will perish come springtime

but they were all

good winter soldiers

 

  • Author: MendedFences27 (Offline Offline)
  • Published: January 24th, 2021 20:32
  • Category: Nature
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Comments7

  • Goldfinch60

    Those 'winter soldiers' may have lost their lives but the oak has survived to be rejuvenated once more.

    Andy

    • MendedFences27

      Thanks Andy. Through my window I saw several oak leaves falling and wondered why since they don't all fall. Did some research and this popped into my head.

    • Michael Edwards

      Great observation wrapped up in a super read.

    • Michael Edwards

      The nearest oaks are some distance from my house - I have a wall enclosed garden and yet each year I have many oak leaves across the lawn. They have a life of their own.

      • MendedFences27

        Those Oak leaves are probably on a re-con mission. Thank you for your interesting comments as always.

      • L. B. Mek

        'Oak leaves hold their positions at all costs.
        They have survived the storming
        of the Autumn’s gusty winds
        but now some may be lost
        in the attacks that are forming'...
        wonderfully captivating first few lines, to what is a subtly brilliant musing of the nature within 'willingly giving',
        thought provokingly contemplative in tone and delivery, a wonderful read
        my first from you this calendar year, what a gem you've chosen to share dear Poet!
        (forgive my overzealous - cringe inducing nature, please excuse it as mere naïve enthusiasm for all things 'poetic')

        • MendedFences27

          Thanks LBM. No need for forgiveness, we are all poets and share the enthusiasm.

        • Fay Slimm.

          A truly relatable example of using metaphor to its best in this meaningful tribute to nature

          • MendedFences27

            Thank you Fay. It was just a passing thought that came to me as I saw a few Oak leaves falling here in January and wondered why.

          • Philip

            Nice words.
            I always look at the oak leaves, by far the last to fall. We have a 150year old oak tree at our farm, a wonder to behold all year round.
            Phil

            • MendedFences27

              Thanks for your comments Phil. Very fortunate to have your own Oak. Truly something to be enjoyed year round.
              Phil A.

            • Neville


              I dont know how I managed to miss this little masterpiece till now ..
              I think maybe I'm glad I did tho' ..

              set me up for my brisk mane wander so it did ..

              reminds me of something but that sure as hell dont detract ..

              top marks Phil .. Neville

              • MendedFences27

                Thanks Nev. I have written before about Autumn and Winter, maybe one of those?



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