across the lea a north wind blows
soon follows on soft swirling snow
to cover where the grass grows green
into the distance there alone
and flanked between a wall of stone
stooped low and twisted leans a tree
her branches bend her branches ache
caked heavy burdened they will break
or wait for warmth to set her free
throughout the winter chill and bleak
her aging limbs are weary weak
and shiver in the biting cold
long gone those russets gone the golds
the rustle of October bolds
in skirts that danced in autumn breeze
alas the verdant green of spring
will not adorn her frame again
nor will her blossom gently fall
no living thing is built to last
like us this tree was doomed to pass
though lovely is her memory
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The cycle of life, feeds the earth.
The earth goes on forever.
We are lucky to make a mark.
Thank you so much. We are in time a mote of dust, a pin prick in an ocean sky. Very few make a mark. I appreciate you stopping by.
a very touching look at life's cycle Cassie.
beautifully put into words.
Thank you so much Melvin. Pleased you enjoyed my poem. I appreciate your thoughts.
I know some trees, still alive, but just a bare tree trunk and branches.
Meanwhile - the title can't possibly be about KP. lol.
You do give your poor wife some bad press lol. This tree was no more. This tree was a dead tree lol. Thank you Orchi.
I got anthropomorphic - long word there. lol. Giving human qualities to non-human things. I should bring the tree indoors on chilly winter nights (eh?! lol).
I have been educated. You taught me a new word today:) And I thank you very much for that. You can only take Christmas trees indoors 🙂
This poem is such a beautiful analogy. In gently painting the picture of the aging tree I could feel the aging in me, and it was soft and warm. Thank you dear poetess for this gem.
Dear Bella, thank you warmly for your encouraging review. So pleased you enjoyed the read. All good wishes to you.
A most beautiful set of images in anthropomorphism and metaphor simply beautiful
Thank you so much my friend for your support and encouragement. It is greatly appreciated. All good wishes.
Beautiful, dear Cassie this tree has features before. Exquisite my dear friend. 🌹
I often write about trees dear Teddy. This poem was based on a photograph, but I do have an affinity with trees. Thank you warmly for your kind review. 🌹
Absolutely stand alone lovely & pretty as a picture .. well remembered
Thank you my friend for your warm review. Much appreciated.
You are indeed warmly welcome Cassie,
Beautifully written. Beautiful is her memory, it's all about the mark we leave. Thanks for sharing Cassie
Thank you so much sunshine for your thoughtful review. Some leave a mark, others don’t. I appreciate you.
I appreciate you also 🙂
With some smooth rich poetry you bring us to absolute reality with
"no living thing is built to last"
Good stuff, Cassie.
Thank you so much Dave. Yep, no living thing was built to last and in time we are nothing but a mote of dust in a vast sky. I appreciate you stopping by. All the best.
There is beauty in all things, even in our memories. Well penned Cassie. 😊👍
Thank you so much AP. Pleased you enjoyed my tree poem. I do have an affinity with trees and write quite a few poems about them. All the best to you.
A beautiful, touching and
thought provoking write!!🤔
The imagery a pure delight!!
Thanks for sharing poetess
much enjoyed!! 👍
Best wishes 🙏🌹. Thad
Thank you for your warm review Thad. Pleased you enjoyed the read. All the best.
Tremendous work. Beautiful.
Thank you Thomas for your encouraging review. Happy Monday to you.
Fine words Cassie about the loss in Nature's wonder.
Andy
Thank you Andy for your encouraging review. I appreciate you stopping by. All the best.
Lovely poem, Cassie, just beautiful.
Thank you so much Tom. I appreciate you stopping by. All the best.
another beautiful poem
beautifully written
very touching to
you are a very talented writer xx
Thank you Jim for another warm and encouraging review. I appreciate your kindness. Best wishes.
you have a great talent for writing that should be shared keep writing xxx
I’ll keep posting, if you’ll keep reading 🙂
i will xx
Ooh yes, it's educational on 'ere, not any old rubbish! lol.
Again your words are full of wisdom. " No living thing is built to last" , is just beautiful.
These are words of a true poetess. Thank you 👍
So sorry Saleh for this late response. Many thanks indeed for your kind words.
Bravissimo!
Thank you Natalie. Pleased you enjoyed my poem. Pleased you stopped by.
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