The Ole Japanese Maple Across the Street

I see it every day Several times it seems We have a mutual understanding as I peer out my window and it looks back at me I will admire its beauty And it helps me keep time I will observe its changes And It will be my weather vane Sometimes as I gaze out the window it’s gently swaying to the left A soft gentle breeze is blowing indicating I might need my umbrella that day Other times it is completely still and the leaves are all curled up I sense a cool front is approaching and I better bundle up Today as I gaze upon it I see a spectrum of fiery foliage I grab my camera and snap a few shots to show my deepest appreciation Oh this tree delights me! It’s connected with my everyday life I feel like walking across the street and getting a shower of its spectacular red! Thank you, Lord for this monstrous beauty! I celebrate your goodness as I peer upon it each and every day! Gwendolen Rix 10-29-14