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Trees In Winter

Naked against the winter sky
their autumn finery lies moldering
beneath the season's first snow.
Where now the innocence of youth
and the boldness of summer?
How fleeting do your days appear,
too soon they are consumed.
Regretfully I marked your passage
while looking forward toward tomorrow.

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Maurice Rigoler

Date: 4/17/2024 7:57:00 PM

We have much in common, friend. I've been working on a book of poems entitled "A New England Boy," (based on the English poet A. E. Housman's "A Shropshire Lad".) / Maurice

J. Summers
Date: 4/18/2024 9:25:00 PM

Sounds like a fun project. I’m familiar with some of Housman’s poetry through anthologies and films but I’ll need to look into “A Shropshire Lad.” Thanks. John

Ellen Gwaltney Bales

Date: 7/22/2023 10:13:00 AM

So much meaning in so few words, John! It certainly conjures up a nostalgic picture in my mind. Very nice!

J. Summers
Date: 7/22/2023 12:29:00 PM

Thanks so much for reading and the comments. John

Dennis Spilchuk

Date: 2/13/2023 9:25:00 AM

Trees are beautiful and provide so much, it's a shame how we take them for granted. Nicely done, John.

J. Summers
Date: 7/24/2023 11:09:00 AM

Oops, missed this by a bunch. Sorry, but thanks for the read. John

Arlene Binner

Date: 2/11/2023 2:39:00 PM

i really admire your poetic talent. I always loved hiking in the woods with my other teenage friends in the Autumn. I just loved the scent of the woods and the beauty of the leaves. I also loved the fresh fallen snow that covered everything in my little valley in the winter. I love the way you draw deeper meanings from the beholding of Nature.

J. Summers
Date: 2/12/2023 6:44:00 AM

Thanks Arlene for reading and for your insightful comments. John

Evelyn Judy Buehler

Date: 1/27/2023 8:38:00 PM

I think of the passage of time and the seasons of life, and also of death, as I read your beautiful verse on autumn turned to winter, John. Very nice! :)

J. Summers
Date: 2/12/2023 6:42:00 AM

Evelyn, I am sorry to have missed your comment. Thanks so much for reading. John

John Lawless

Date: 12/15/2022 6:32:00 AM

"Where now the innocence of youth and the boldness of summer?"...I shall think of that line every cold morning as I look at the naked maple outside. Great job John..and the final couplet....masterful ending

J. Summers
Date: 12/15/2022 10:55:00 AM

Thanks very much John, I’m glad you stopped by. John

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 12/13/2022 12:24:00 PM

This is so nice. Short and sweet. My favorite type of poetry to read.

J. Summers
Date: 12/15/2022 10:54:00 AM

Thanks for reading Andrea, it is always appreciated. John

Susan Lawrence

Date: 12/11/2022 7:50:00 AM

Beautiful emotional write … the passage of time ~ it’s glory and fleeting moments. I love “naked against the winter sky “ Susan :)

J. Summers
Date: 12/11/2022 1:36:00 PM

Susan, I remembered that name from somewhere and found your poem Sandia. Thanks so much for reading. John

Bj Legros Kelley

Date: 12/10/2022 5:50:00 PM

Amazing poem John. An image akin to the seasons of life I'm afraid. Well-penned poetry, very deep message. Thank you for your visits to my poems, and the condolences, they have comforted our family during this season of loss.

J. Summers
Date: 12/11/2022 1:07:00 PM

Thank you for reading and for the lovely comments. I appreciate it very much. John

Bj Legros Kelley

Date: 12/10/2022 5:50:00 PM