Nature Decorates a Tree

Nature Decorates a Tree

In the dead of winter, a beautiful pine tree
Grows in the middle of a field
Full of pine scent and pinecones
With a dried pine needle bib

Abandoned spider webs
Gently blown by the wind
Become thin, long, strands of spider silk garland
Wrapping around the tree

Cardinals and blue jays seeking shelter from the cold
Rest upon its branches and fluff their feathers
Looking twice their size
Resembling color orbs of red and blue

Snow begins to fall
Covering its branches
Icicles begin to form
Giving it a lustrous full look

In the morning, the tree “lights up”
As the snow and icicles sparkle in the sun rays
At night, it glows a bluish winter white
In the moonlight
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Sands Avatar
January 30, 2021 at 11:02 AM
This is so beautiful. A peaceful poem to read today Warren. Well written :)
Doll Avatar
February 17, 2021 at 5:44 AM
Thanks so much Heidi.
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January 8, 2021 at 12:31 PM
It is indeed nature's beauty that is mimicked by most everything with which we do decorate our trees. Very beautiful write Warren! I hope 2021 will bring a great year of inspirational writing for you !!
Doll Avatar
January 12, 2021 at 10:19 AM
Hi Mike, thanks for stopping by and for your positive comment. I hope 2021 will bring a great year of inspirational writing for you too. Happy New Year~ Warren
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January 8, 2021 at 6:08 AM
- It is beautiful when nature shows its decoration, we have frost but no snow :) - Wish you a happy new year, Warren :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Doll Avatar
January 12, 2021 at 10:15 AM
Hi Anne-Lise, Thanks so much and a happy and healthy new year to you. Sending a big warm hug your way~ Warren
Allison Avatar
January 4, 2021 at 5:24 PM
nature provides the most stunning decoration of all and the tree goes on living and mother nature giving, an absolute delight warren, into my faves:-) hug Jan xx
Doll Avatar
January 5, 2021 at 7:39 AM
Hi Jan, I'm glad that you liked it and honored that you consider it a FAV:)). Happy New Year~ Warren
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December 23, 2020 at 1:35 PM
My kind of christmas tree! Enjoyed this lovely piece. xomo
Doll Avatar
December 24, 2020 at 6:23 AM
Thanks so much, Maureen. My kind of tree too. Doesn't have to be stored after Christmas. ~ Warren Reply
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