Tree

I am An old earthy being Defined by many species Of fruit, colors, shapes and smells I often change with temperature and light I stand tall and strong and weather many storms My limbs are often heavy, green and full of fruit and nuts Most creatures like to live and feed on me and rest on my parts I am awakened by spring and summer with longer days as sunlight warms As days get shorter I feel tired fighting heavier winds and cold as my parts fall fall and break to the ground at my feet leaving me naked and barren I am dreadful of winter my trunk dampened by blankets of white insulating me at my feet I will sleep Until spring wakes me