The Living Oak

In the garden, an oak tree stands tall above all creation. This oak tree has broad shoulders and a firm foundation. There are powerful branches reaching up to the sky, giving many birds a place to nest or rest as they fly. Watching carefully there is more than you first see. This oak tree is structured much like a community. Like families, each bud springs out so fresh and new. When they mature some of these sport a different hue. When the wind blows you can hear all the chatters. Each leaf feels important and what they say matters. In the autumn of life, a community grows a bit older. There is less light and their colors become bolder. These leaves eventually fade and fall from the tree, becoming a memory as each leaf becomes a retiree. After their passing, all will understand there is a reason. A new generation will be here and it will be their season. Edward J Ebbs - August 22, 2015 Written for a Contest, Trees Personified