Trees Across Seasons

Forest trees are defrosted
by rains -
they look as though they
were frozen through time,
only to wait for spring
to boast their greenness.

As the hands of time move,
the trees protect birds,
chipmunks, and lovers
from the burning sun.

Later,
with no shade to give,
and no burning sun,
the trees begin to shed
their leaves,
creating a natural carpet
all around them.

Naked and wary,
they wait for winter to mummify them....



Date: 04/04/2016
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Poteet Avatar
April 12, 2016 at 6:47 PM
Interesting look at trees through the seasons. All in the natural order of things which is to benefit all elements within the circle of life. An enjoyable read, Teddy.
Kimathi Avatar
April 15, 2016 at 7:53 AM
Thank you so much for enjoying my piece, Reason!!! :-)
A   Avatar
April 10, 2016 at 11:13 PM
Teddy, Congrats in "Shadow Hamilton's Season, Contest." ~LINDA~
Kimathi Avatar
April 11, 2016 at 6:53 PM
Thank you so much Linda for your applause!!! *^_^* <3
Johnson Avatar
April 9, 2016 at 11:45 PM
And a tree just has to stand and take it. Nicely done. Joyce
Kimathi Avatar
April 10, 2016 at 4:52 AM
Yes, the tree witnessed all the seasons unfolding.... Thanks for your applause, Joyce!!! *^_^*
Allison Avatar
April 9, 2016 at 3:32 PM
beautifully written Teddy many congrats on your win in the seasons contest:-) hugs jan xx
Kimathi Avatar
April 10, 2016 at 4:51 AM
Thanks for your applause Jan!!! *^_^*
Dietrich Avatar
April 4, 2016 at 3:29 PM
Nice one on trees, Teddy. Was it for a contest?
Kimathi Avatar
April 4, 2016 at 6:19 PM
Hi Andrea. Yes, for the contest "Seasons". Thanks for enjoying it!!! *^_^*
Mays  Avatar
April 4, 2016 at 3:13 PM
artistic observation..
Kimathi Avatar
April 4, 2016 at 6:18 PM
Thanks Llayn!!! ;-)
La France Avatar
April 4, 2016 at 9:01 AM
Teddy, this is really nice for the contest, I am loving it 7, soupmail
Kimathi Avatar
April 4, 2016 at 6:10 PM
Thank you so much BW!!! *^_^* <3
Warrior Avatar
April 4, 2016 at 8:48 AM
I love trees...great write Teddy...god bless...^WW^
Kimathi Avatar
April 4, 2016 at 6:09 PM
Thanks ^WW^. God bless you too!!! :-)
Pennell  Avatar
April 4, 2016 at 6:29 AM
yes well written and good luck if its a comp entry
Kimathi Avatar
April 4, 2016 at 8:33 AM
Thanks so much for enjoying my work Stephen!!! :-)
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