Four Seasons, One Life

Saw a tree with blooming hues of Iris on a merry day of spring.
It felt like the youth of a fine, young lad;
Who doesn't care what others think, just enjoys & has a fling.
But one day, these would just be some memories which the tree had.

Summer came with the rays from the ball of fire,
The tree's trunk got thicker & it did gain some height.
Squirrels resided while men took its shade as the temperatures went higher.
And the green child of nature stood there for day & night.

Then came the winds of change; it was the time of fall.
The tree's once bright leaves faded like a mortal's grey hair.
Around it were rustling leaves and its brothers, green & small.
Though the tree rings increased, it still continued cleaning the air.

Autumn gave way to winter when its branches were adorned with flakes,
And a blanket of white covered all other trees around. 
The tree felt stillness as no hibernating creature was to wake,
It had no leaves that would rustle; so it was just the chilly wind that made a sound.

The cycle of seasons continued till a time came when the tree faded away,
At least it had played its roles of this life & had a satisfied end.
Even we arrive in this world like a tender sapling and then fade in a mysterious way,
Because all these things are inevitable & so is life, my dearest friend.


4/7/16
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Lamoureux Avatar
April 11, 2016 at 8:07 AM
Great job, congrats.
A   Avatar
April 10, 2016 at 11:09 PM
The Moustached Bard, Congrats in "Shadow Hamilton's Season, Contest." ~LINDA~
Smith Avatar
April 10, 2016 at 12:14 AM
Congratulations Bard, nice read...
Bard Avatar
April 10, 2016 at 11:53 AM
Thanks a lot, sir
Mcclain Avatar
April 9, 2016 at 4:40 PM
Congrats on your win. The tree as the epicenter of seasonal activity was a great idea, skillfully brought to fruition. The title is a great hook as well. Cheers, Brian
Bard Avatar
April 10, 2016 at 11:54 AM
Yeah, the tree idea just popped up like that and I'm glad you liked my work. Thanks a lot.
Marcum Wong Avatar
April 9, 2016 at 4:38 PM
Congratulations on your wonderful policement and a big welcome to Poetry Soup
Bard Avatar
April 10, 2016 at 11:57 AM
Poetry Soup is such a good community that i can show others my work as well read other great poems. For instance, I loved your SEASONS poem too and enjoyed it thoroughly. Thanks a lot.
Hamilton Avatar
April 9, 2016 at 4:24 PM
so lovely Moustached Bard welcome also to soup congrats on 2nd place hugs
Bard Avatar
April 10, 2016 at 11:55 AM
yeah, thanks a lot for appreciating my poem.
Roper Avatar
April 9, 2016 at 3:54 PM
I love the time line you've painted beautiful... Congratulations on your win :-)
Bard Avatar
April 10, 2016 at 11:57 AM
Mucha Gracias, thank you for understanding my poem.
Allison Avatar
April 9, 2016 at 3:03 PM
Delightful imagery many congrats on your win in the seasons contest:-) hugs Jan xx
Bard Avatar
April 10, 2016 at 11:54 AM
thanks a ton
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