The Healing

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Oak, Tree, Leaves, Autumn, Sun, Sunbeam

A large black tree grows near the picket fence. The sun from that side can be quite intense. You planted it to shade a lifetime long. It was an oak tree to grow large and strong. As branches thickened you hung a chain swing. My daughters loved their times with this plaything. But now only our memories remain. We think back with a fondness and some pain. We look at these memoirs of your skilled hands. Then hurt confronts our hearts now and again. By the picket fence is a large oak tree. This gift from you still fills our hearts with glee. 4/25/2021

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Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 1/23/2022 9:13:00 AM

I can relate with your words so well Janis. Loss takes time to heal. This is beautiful! Blessings xxoo

Sam Kauffman

Date: 5/26/2021 11:19:00 AM

What a beautiful and wistful memory you have illustrated in your smooth rhymes, Janis. Congratulations on your win. Blessings and a hug.

Janice Canerdy

Date: 5/25/2021 10:40:00 PM

A big CONGRATS on your win in my contest, Janis. Thanks for entering! Janice

Sam Kauffman

Date: 4/26/2021 10:45:00 AM

This is truly the story of the giving tree, Janis. It is amazing how a tree can hold our memories in its branches simply by blooming where it is planted! Congratulations on your win! Sending your love and a hug!

Janis Medders Tobechi
Date: 4/28/2021 7:51:00 AM