The Trees Outside

The trees outside my window
Are in their budding phase,
With newborn leaves and blossoms
In their early spring displays.

I gaze at them forlornly,
Behind a pane of glass
And hope they aren’t autumn-like
Before this all shall pass.

Though fall’s my favorite season,
Those rusts and golds, I think,
Won’t dazzle near as much without
Their prior greens and pink.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2020



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Date: 4/29/2020 6:21:00 AM
Nature is keeping hope alive for me.
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Date: 4/25/2020 1:44:00 AM
It’s all very strange isn’t it? I’m lucky to live in one of the least populated states in the union ... I can only imagine what you’re going through. Stay safe, Ilene, and don’t let these trying circumstances get you too down ...
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Date: 4/21/2020 11:35:00 AM
Poignant. the difference between your existence in NY City compared to mine in rural MN. And to how you are such a social person, I can only imagine how much of a difference this all is for someone like yourself. <3<3<3 :):):)
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Date: 4/20/2020 3:07:00 PM
Such a lovely piece ilene, you've penned this so well focusing on the trees budding near you. Showing nice rhyme and flow too making it a delight.
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Date: 4/20/2020 1:16:00 PM
Too bad we have a President who urges folk to spread the virus around instead of one who encourages everyone to act like THEY have the virus and do not want anyone else to get it so the virus can be controlled within weeks instead of months! Aloha! Rico
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Date: 4/20/2020 1:30:00 AM
Precisely penned, ilene! ~ gw
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