Thoughts of An Old October Elm Tree

Thoughts of an Old October Elm Tree

My browning leaves decry
My farewell to Mrs. Summer and her plush;
With her desperate gasping push
Against cold and coming days.

When Ms. Spring thrust her first rose bud,
Putting to bed Old Man Winter’s last blow, then
I wondered would I see her again;
So many times he had come and gone.

And now, now again,
My silhouette thinned against a new dawn.
Will the old man win?
Or a new Ms. Spring discover me gone.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Cresswell Avatar
November 6, 2017 at 6:36 PM
Sad old tree whose life is near ended. There must be something for him to look forward too. We had an old Elm in the backyard when I was a child wen it died it was never forgotten that was 62 years ago. Thank you for sharing.
Allison Avatar
October 31, 2017 at 6:53 PM
what wonderful personification Sunlite, I adore the Autumn but can now feel the winter chill in the air:-( hugs Jan xx
Bateman Avatar
October 27, 2017 at 5:43 AM
Hello Sunlite, A wondrous personification of the Old October Elm Tree. And the corresponding photo image is perfect and helps to illuminate the verses even more. Superb Work!! Best Always, Gary
Enriquez Avatar
October 26, 2017 at 10:45 AM
Dear Sunlite Wanter: Nicely done. Leon
Pandit Avatar
October 25, 2017 at 7:35 PM
A thoughtful inquiry..well articulated poem SW!
Flannery Avatar
October 25, 2017 at 2:56 PM
A beautiful poem Sunlight. How quickly things can change. Have a great day!
La France Avatar
October 25, 2017 at 12:07 PM
Sun, I love your personification poem of the elm tree, well done!
Sivey Avatar
October 25, 2017 at 3:39 AM
Wow, wow, now this is a very awesome Personification write my friend! This is the way they should be written! I really loved the way you expressed the old tree's emotions of the seasons! In fear of death, that winter might bring! I really loved your amazing piece this morning, such a powerful poem, Great Work!!
Ashley Avatar
October 24, 2017 at 9:35 PM
A beautiful write Sunlite. Wonderful personification and I especially love your third stanza, lovely imagery. Enjoyed!
Vaso Avatar
October 24, 2017 at 6:57 PM
This is so creative and lovely, great write!
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