Mother, Tree of God
Son, daughter, branches of love
Stretch upwards, alone.
Make memories here.
Stroll under Fall trees
Branch off a well-traveled road
English: Branch (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
Morning sun on snow at Kelsall (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
The first real snowfall, pretty white flakes clinging to trees. Ice is slippery and
frightening. The sky is first black and white but when it clears for a moment or two
the sun comes out and makes these branches glisten.
Uprooted tree from Storm Sandy (Photo credit: Arlington County)
Trunk ripped by its roots
flipped like the white of an egg
We crouch together.
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Once felt as sturdy
the tree weeps its bitter tears
and says I’m sorry
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Our small family
I brought you into this world
and helped you to grow.
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Like lovers soft limbs
branches intertwine with grace
Natural beauty.
