Skeleton Tree

Kids beneath it played
Home to birds and animals,
Proud and happy,stood.

Years passed by and by,
Lost its leaves and happiness,
It grew old and cold.

Lonely,abandoned,
Hurt by the name it is called-
A skeleton tree..
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Grisetti Avatar
July 17, 2012 at 7:05 AM
A tender poem - reminds me of the Giving Tree book.
Bauer Avatar
July 4, 2012 at 9:12 AM
very touching and tender... i like it!
Henderson Avatar
July 4, 2012 at 4:29 AM
That without nourishment withers away and dies. Peace and blessings to you.
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