Weeping Willow Tree

Stopped by my old home town

a while back,

when I spotted an old

friend of mine, just

a lonely weeping willow tree.

Remembering days as a young

child, when I would climb this

old tree and resting under it

during long hot summer days.

The house where we once lived,

was nowhere to be seen.

Only a large hole in the ground,

where it once stood.

Watching this tree from my bedroom

each night before falling into a deep sleep,

while taking in the cool summer air, was such

a thrill for me.

Got into my car and drove away,

feeling a little better, but yet so sad,

this old weeping willow tree brought back a lot of

good memories, as I drove out of town and back home,

where I belonged.

Written 5-12-11
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Dietrich Avatar
May 24, 2011 at 8:38 PM
I really like this one. So nostalgic, as so many of your poems are! sorry about your reunions. The reunions I like are with my immediate family only. WE are scattered across the country and I get to see them only maybe once every ten years, most of them all togehter at the same time And that is why reunions are important to me! (we had a dysfuntional step/siblings type family and I undertand how THAT is!!)
Horne Avatar
May 23, 2011 at 10:09 AM
Lovely nostalgic write about your special tree, James. I felt that way about an elm in my late gran's garden - the new tenant has cut it down, though.
Mac Donald Avatar
May 23, 2011 at 5:32 AM
Sad that the house is gone, James, but nice that the tree is still around. That tree would surely touch a comfort zone...they are so graceful. Wishing you and yours the best! Mikki
Hunt Avatar
May 20, 2011 at 4:46 PM
Ahhh, the glorious days of nostalgia. I remember seeing my old stomping grounds and how it had all changed. Except for the big tree in my front yard. Funny how we notice this. Great poem my friend. R.M.
Parker Avatar
May 20, 2011 at 3:33 PM
Enjoyed your reminiscing! Nostalgic symbols shroud our hearts with a longing for yesterday's treasures. I wrote a few poems on the Weeping Willow tree. Feel free to peruse them if you like!
Onclaud Avatar
May 20, 2011 at 11:41 AM
nostalgic and truly awesome; how tender memories become through trees, james... lovely oice! :) huggs, nette
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