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The old apple tree

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Another one I wrote while in hospital

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It was pruned in Autumn now we can see new growth, New buds replacing old ones Its too early for it to flower yet. For the time being it will grow and form new spurs to bear apples. Leaves will appear in brilliant green hiding from sight the robins nest. There will be baby robins once more with their blue breasts at first. Gobbling up grubs hungrily also fat balls and seeds. Now the apple blossom spring's into life delicate sprays of high perfume. Vibrant colours decorate branches once more life has come back. The old tree will bear abundant fruits in September fat large apples will be ready to harvest and the old brambly tree has fulfilled expectations

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Panagiota Romios

Date: 3/15/2024 9:52:00 AM

Hope you feel better Shadow, it takes time to heal and nuscles to rebuild. I keep smelling your apple treeMmm.in California, I have an orange trr in my yard plus thee huge pine trees both bless the air with heavenly aromas. Your last stanza was mouth-watering,, magic! Pangie

Shadow Hamilton
Date: 3/15/2024 2:04:00 PM

ty Pangie a long haul ahead I fear I have spelt most of the day asleep lucky you to have pines to scent the air hugs Shadow

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 3/13/2024 4:52:00 PM

I appreciate how you've captured the seasons through the story of the apple tree. On a deeper level, your poem speaks of growth and transformation...that's deep and suggests to me you were feeling growth and transformation while in the hospital??? Anyway, this poem was beautifully written. So glad you're healing and have returned. hugs and prayers, Sara

Shadow Hamilton
Date: 3/14/2024 3:41:00 PM

hi Sara see my reply to Bill below I love that tree it produces delicious cooking apples. As to recovery going to take a few weeks to rebuild muscle tone but hey I now have a stroller ( how the aged fail ) l am getting used to it then watch out I will be turbo charged hugs Shadow

Bill Baker

Date: 3/13/2024 3:46:00 PM

Delicious poetry, Shadow. Lovely portrait of the regrowth process of fruit trees. Enjoy your spring, my friend. Bill

Shadow Hamilton
Date: 3/14/2024 3:30:00 PM

ty Bill nice to see you. yes it got a pest 2 yrs ago It has taken many pest washes and careful pruning to get it to fruit again its over 50 years old hugs Shadow

Silent One

Date: 3/13/2024 1:05:00 PM

This poem beautifully captures the cyclical nature of life, likening it to the growth and transformation of a tree throughout the seasons. The imagery of the pruned tree in autumn, followed by the emergence of new growth and buds, serves as a metaphor for renewal and regeneration. The anticipation of future blossoms and fruits mirrors the anticipation of new beginnings and the fulfilment of potential in life. It is a poignant reflection on the passage of time and the resilience of nature.

Shadow Hamilton
Date: 3/13/2024 1:22:00 PM

ty so much SO so nice to see you and receive such lovely comments from you hugs Shadow

Deb M

Date: 3/13/2024 10:59:00 AM

Loved the title Shadow and loved the poem! You describe it all so well! Debx

Shadow Hamilton
Date: 3/13/2024 12:14:00 PM

ty Deb so pleased that you like it will visit your page soon hugs Shadow

Ink Empress

Date: 3/13/2024 10:30:00 AM

Dear shadow, the poet within you is singing i see in poetic lines, even while in the hospital. I see hope flowing through your seasonal poem, with beautiful imagery and depth. I love autumn for some reason and i love what you’ve conveyed here too. “ delicate sprays of high perfume. “ Vibrant colours decorate branches once more life has come back.” absolutely stunning! So descriptive. Youve nailed it. Sending you light always.

Shadow Hamilton
Date: 3/13/2024 12:12:00 PM

ty dear Ink for most kind comments about my work hugs Shadow