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The old apple tree

It was pruned in Autumn  
now we can see new growth, 
New buds replacing old ones
Its too early for it to flower yet.

For the time being it will grow
and form new spurs to bear apples.
Leaves will appear in brilliant green
hiding from sight the robins nest.

There will be baby robins once more
with their blue breasts at first.
Gobbling up grubs hungrily
also fat balls and seeds.

Now the apple blossom spring's into life
delicate sprays of high perfume.
Vibrant colours decorate branches
once more life has come back.

The old tree will bear abundant fruits
in September fat large apples 
will be ready to harvest and
the old brambly tree has fulfilled expectations

Copyright © Shadow Hamilton | Year Posted 2024

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Panagiota Romios Date: 3/15/2024 9:52:00 AM Hope you feel better Shadow, it takes time to heal and nuscles to rebuild. I keep smelling your apple treeMmm.in California, I have an orange trr in my yard plus thee huge pine trees both bless the air with heavenly aromas. Your last stanza was mouth-watering,, magic! Pangie Login to Reply Shadow Hamilton Date: 3/15/2024 2:04:00 PM ty Pangie a long haul ahead I fear I have spelt most of the day asleep lucky you to have pines to scent the air hugs Shadow

Bill Baker Date: 3/13/2024 3:46:00 PM Delicious poetry, Shadow. Lovely portrait of the regrowth process of fruit trees. Enjoy your spring, my friend. Bill Login to Reply Shadow Hamilton Date: 3/14/2024 3:30:00 PM ty Bill nice to see you. yes it got a pest 2 yrs ago It has taken many pest washes and careful pruning to get it to fruit again its over 50 years old hugs Shadow

Silent One Date: 3/13/2024 1:05:00 PM This poem beautifully captures the cyclical nature of life, likening it to the growth and transformation of a tree throughout the seasons. The imagery of the pruned tree in autumn, followed by the emergence of new growth and buds, serves as a metaphor for renewal and regeneration. The anticipation of future blossoms and fruits mirrors the anticipation of new beginnings and the fulfilment of potential in life. It is a poignant reflection on the passage of time and the resilience of nature. Login to Reply Shadow Hamilton Date: 3/13/2024 1:22:00 PM ty so much SO so nice to see you and receive such lovely comments from you hugs Shadow

Deb M Date: 3/13/2024 10:59:00 AM Loved the title Shadow and loved the poem! You describe it all so well! Debx Login to Reply Shadow Hamilton Date: 3/13/2024 12:14:00 PM ty Deb so pleased that you like it will visit your page soon hugs Shadow

Ink Empress Date: 3/13/2024 10:30:00 AM Dear shadow, the poet within you is singing i see in poetic lines, even while in the hospital. I see hope flowing through your seasonal poem, with beautiful imagery and depth. I love autumn for some reason and i love what you’ve conveyed here too. “ delicate sprays of high perfume. “ Vibrant colours decorate branches once more life has come back.” absolutely stunning! So descriptive. Youve nailed it. Sending you light always. Login to Reply Shadow Hamilton Date: 3/13/2024 12:12:00 PM ty dear Ink for most kind comments about my work hugs Shadow