Trees of Despair

Rustling leaves
Speak of lonely hearts
Weeping for lost loves
And days gone by.

Willows sleep the sorrow away 
Weighed down by broken dreams.

A whisper, a cry in the wind
Settles upon the branches. 

How can we know the thoughts of trees
Who carry the burden of secret nights?
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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April 30, 2018 at 8:30 PM
Such lovely creativity, Ashley!! A pleasure to read.. All the best to you..
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