A Treeless Life
written by: Anne G
@TheInkTruth
A treeless life
is not for me
for I draw strength
from root to leaf
Fur and feathers
live bereft
lost without
their sustenance
Colorless fall
sans dappled leaves
no refuge found
for breathless lives
On sturdy trunks
of noble trees
hearts of lovers
cease to be
engraved
for all eternity
I shudder at the mere idea
of nature’s seasons without trees
Winter’s magic
failed delight
branches bare of
sparkling snow
Spring arrives
without a sound
nor bird nor squirrel
to be seen
Summer sizzles
without reprieve
no shady arbor
lends relief
Autumn comes
and autumn leaves
nary a sign
upon the ground
Majestic beauty
heaven’s crown
sanctum of
divinity
Darkened skies
bring yearning sighs
of dancing leaves
and glorious trees
JUNE 2016 AUTHOR OF THE MONTH at Spillwords.com
Why write? I write because I am: Driven to distraction by the inequities of the society in which we live. Motivated by cruelty, abuse, ignorance and indifference. My intention: To poke, prod and provoke!
"Moderation is a fatal thing. Nothing succeeds like excess." - Oscar Wilde
"Moderation is a fatal thing. Nothing succeeds like excess." - Oscar Wilde
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