Hi Nicholas,
This is so true, and now we live in am Asphalt Jungle. I could say a lot on this subject because I have always felt, as you do, that trees do have a mind of their own. Rather than ramble on, I would like to submit one of my poems that I don't believe I have entered into any forums as yet, mainly because there were no calls for it until now. Hopefully you and your readers will enjoy it. It has been published in an Anthology quite awhile back.
Telltale Signs of Winter
Woodland creatures scurry to and fro
Chipmunks chatter, Blackbirds Crow and Caw
Leaves are turning Crimson Red, Brown and Gold
True signs of Winters' oncoming Bitter Cold.
Dewdrops Suspended on the moss as Frozen Crystal Flakes
Frost begins to lace the ponds and nearby shallow lakes
Cold, Crisp winds begin to blow bringing with them the Mallards and the Drakes
Beauty Adorns this Special Scene like the icing on a cake.
Tall trees stand Stark Naked, stripped of all their leaves
Sugar Maples patched with globs of snow before the Winters' Freeze
Random leaves float gently down on a Cool, Crisp Autumn Breeze
Swirling leaves are Swept away as they clutch upon the trees.
No other season quite like this, with the lofe that does abound
Like busy squirrels gathering nuts in the trees and on the ground
Dappled leaves swirling in the wind, pile up in scattered mounds
Far off sounds of Northern Geese as they honk their Mating sound.
Brisk Breezes blowing in this Autumn Wind
Woodland creatures making haste to Burrow once again
The Foliage turns Brilliant Hues of Oastel colored Lace
Ducks and Geese taking Refuge in this, their familiar Stopping Place.
Written by;
Michael James Caron
Thank you for allowing me to post this.
Mike
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