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Maple Tree
Maple tree
Piling up
The remnants
Of who she was
Scattered all around
Some in mounds
Some flew higher
Away from hands
Above their heads
Who tear the edges
Of her past beauties
Swaying branches
Violently
In October showers
Cannot stop
The kids from jumping
Into her mess below
Crying as November sneaks
Knowing all her leaves
Will be a memory
Forcing her to
Embrace the chill
And grow
Until new buds
Emerge in spring.
Piling up
The remnants
Of who she was
Scattered all around
Some in mounds
Some flew higher
Away from hands
Above their heads
Who tear the edges
Of her past beauties
Swaying branches
Violently
In October showers
Cannot stop
The kids from jumping
Into her mess below
Crying as November sneaks
Knowing all her leaves
Will be a memory
Forcing her to
Embrace the chill
And grow
Until new buds
Emerge in spring.
Published 3rd Apr 2022
Author's Note
NaPoWriMo 2022
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3rd Apr 2022 7:49pm
Dear T,
I liked using this poem in a literal as well as metaphorical sense to the process of life. For me, there was a wonderful sense of pragmatic romance in this piece I found endearing, sad and hopeful rolled into one. Lovely write. H🌷
I liked using this poem in a literal as well as metaphorical sense to the process of life. For me, there was a wonderful sense of pragmatic romance in this piece I found endearing, sad and hopeful rolled into one. Lovely write. H🌷
13th Apr 2022 2:56am
I came across a maple tree in a transitional state, between seasons. Half was green, the other turning brown and losing leaves, it caught my attention.. and taught me the value and beauty of change
4th Apr 2022 00:58am
I always enjoyed maple trees for their autumn beauty! This is a good observational poem.
13th Apr 2022 2:57am
