Starlight and Shadows-- To Tree-Lovers
Out of the lacy leaves of the Maple tree,
A velvety, black shadow stood,
It reminded me of things as they used to be,
And other times when as a child I was very good.
I love Maple trees with their emerald leaves,
Serrated and softly blowing in the breeze,
The starlight shining down on them,
Makes a long,black and white toothy grin.
I love the Oak trees and the Elms,
Tall and strong as though standing at the helm
Of a battle-scarred ship as it sailed through the yard,
And the captain cried "Ho! Captain of the guard!"
At night, my imagination runs rampant and wild,
Taking me back to when I was a child,
Making me wander through happier days,
When I dreamed of nursing-my heart was ablaze.
The shadows are spreading now, dawn will soon appear,
And for all of my friends here, I wish you good cheer.
Copyright © Patricia Leonaitis | Year Posted 2006
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