The Maple Tree
The maple tree stands tall and proud against the boundary wall,
Its leaves beginning to turn
From green to the rich red-golds and maroons
Of the late autumn season.
On the ground surrounding the tree lie the fallen leaves,
Rustling in the softest breeze
Joined by others wafting gently down towards the earth
To rest in peace on the dew damp grass.
Soon the tree will be completely bare, exposed to all
The elements of winter – wind, cold and frost.
With no protection whatsoever
It will stand brave, strong and true until the spring.
Photo’s: Author
©DGA
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28/05/2010 at 8:38 am
Another good one adee, the photos are wonderful.
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28/05/2010 at 6:01 pm
Thank you Cin. I have recently discovered that I like taking photo’s as well as the poetry thing – two new (dare I say it?) passions in my life.
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28/05/2010 at 9:03 pm
This is really lovely, Adee, and stunning photos. The leaves on the ground make me want to run through them 🙂
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29/05/2010 at 6:34 am
Yes, me too, and kick them up in the air! 😀
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04/09/2010 at 9:13 am
i spend weeks raking them up and putting some on flowerbeds to act as a blanket through winter
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04/09/2010 at 9:51 am
Yes, me too – quite a job hey!
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31/05/2010 at 5:06 pm
Love the pics! It seems odd, doesn’t it, that trees must go through the cold winter with no clothing. I certainly would not want to do that. 🙂
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31/05/2010 at 5:25 pm
Yes, that’s exactly what I thought when writing it! 😉
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04/09/2010 at 9:12 am
the pics and poems together are a great combo, to look and read together. lovely contribution, thanks babe
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04/09/2010 at 9:46 am
It’s a pleasure, Sidey. 😀
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05/09/2010 at 7:21 pm
I love maple trees perhaps best of all – but then, I hear myself saying that about other trees too 🙂
nice post
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06/09/2010 at 4:43 am
I know just what you mean, many of them are lovely in their own way! Thanks so much for the comment.
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01/04/2011 at 5:30 pm
good one for the theme
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01/04/2011 at 5:39 pm
Thanks, Sidey! 😛
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03/04/2011 at 3:44 am
Beautiful! I love kicking up falling leaves!
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03/04/2011 at 7:28 am
Yes, me too! 😆
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