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Ancient Elm, Regally Frocked

Rooted on a moss-banked hill,
its branches spread far and wide.
By Summer's end, leaves veined gold and crimson.
Then, Autumn’s hand brushed them with russet paint.
Twas the time of year the elm tree despised.
Wind ruffled in their last days,
leaves danced as if burning flames,
until gales sent them tumbling to the ground.
Barren, as though in malaise, the elm stood.
Blame was cast upon harsh Winter weather.
Weeping for its naked limbs,
on a moss-banked hill it grieved.
For the change of season, it held loathing
and contempt for Nature's wrongful doing.
For surrounding its roots with drifts of snow
But on cusp of Spring's advent
tiny buddings will appear.
Branches will be clothed in fulgent raiment,
an umbrella agape, providing shade
for trilling songbirds in need of perching.
Reigning from atop the hill,
Ancient elm, regally frocked.

Copyright © Lin Lane | Year Posted 2023

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Sara Kendrick Date: 10/2/2023 6:11:00 AM Congrats. SK Login to Reply

Jan Allison Date: 10/1/2023 8:12:00 AM gee Lin i can't believed I missed this seasonal beauty, many congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 10/1/2023 8:22:00 AM Well, I'll forgive you since you've found it now. HAha.. just teasing. I congratulate you on your win in Emile's contest, too, Jan.

Linda Alice Fowler Date: 10/1/2023 7:59:00 AM So beautiful with its glowing imagery Lin. Marvelous! Congratulations! :) Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 10/1/2023 8:21:00 AM Thanks ever so much, Linda.

Tania Kitchin Date: 10/1/2023 5:19:00 AM Lin, congratulations on your top placement win with your beautifully penned poem, hugs. Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 10/1/2023 8:21:00 AM Thanks a whole lot, Tania. I'm always grateful for you kind comments.

Emile Pinet Date: 9/30/2023 1:27:00 PM Congratulations Lin! Your poem has placed "Second" in my PoetrySoup contest. Beautifully written, my friend, Emile. Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 10/1/2023 8:20:00 AM Thank you for honoring my verse with a placement in your contest, Emile. Your choice of themes is always something I look forward to creating.

Duke Beaufort Date: 8/22/2023 1:07:00 PM I am very impressed by the range of styles and subject matter you put forward. It's a pleasure to read and brings a smile to my face. Thanks for that!! Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 8/22/2023 1:18:00 PM Thank YOU, Duke for such lovely and encouraging comments.

Victor Buhagiar Date: 8/22/2023 1:44:00 AM Lovely rip throughout the season. Great vocabulary use. Great imagery. Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 8/22/2023 3:23:00 AM Thank you, Victor. I value your time and kind comments.

Paula Goldsmith Date: 8/21/2023 1:07:00 PM I enjoyed your lovely write/story/picture. Have a great day............. Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 8/21/2023 4:32:00 PM Thanks for both remarks, Paula.

Tom Cunningham Date: 8/21/2023 12:20:00 PM A tree for all seasons Lin, stunning imagery in your well composed verse. If it's for a contest, good luck. Tom Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 8/21/2023 4:31:00 PM Thank you, Tom, for your confidence in me. It’s for Emile’s contest.

Robert Lindley Date: 8/21/2023 10:52:00 AM You my friend always gift such superbly crafted poetry! I could see that monarch reigning over all. Nature has always intrigued me. You descriptive language was so pleasing to read and ponder. A gem and a fav too. Login to Reply Lin Lane Date: 8/21/2023 4:30:00 PM You know I value your opinion, Robert and to read your gracious comments was supportive and appreciated. Thank you!