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srsmith25
Junior Member

since 2002-02-07

Posts 22
Indiana

0 posted 2002-03-08 09:23 PM

BEAUTY OUTSIDE THE WINDOW

When I look out the window I finally see
The pretty color of my autumn tree.
I patiently waited and each day I would spy
To see if Mother Nature had kindly dropped by
And gave the maple tree a chance to shine
And bestow its new beauty to these eyes of mine.
Just the year before in the season of birth,
A seedling was carried in the wind to the earth.

And soon with the rain and warmth of the sun,
The miracle of nature had just begun.
The seedling turned into a tiny little tree,
But it had to be moved so it could grow free,
Away from the shed to a much better place,
And it could spread its roots with plenty of space.
This year I've watched as it's grown so tall –
A few inches above my head, it is this fall.

As I look out the window, yellow leaves I see –
A sight that reflects true beauty to me.
I know that soon winter will take its course.
The tree will be lifeless but I'll have no remorse,
For I know that with the breath of spring,
Revival to the tree, the season will bring.
Buds will bloom and there will be leaves again,
Appearing where the old ones once had been.

Through the years it will change and it will grow,
And it will probably continue long after I go.
Someday from the tree, little birds will sing,
And they'll build their nests there in the spring.
Some squirrels will climb up and down the bark
And katydids will sing from the tree in the dark.
As I look out the window I'm so happy to see,
A true treasure in my heart – my maple tree.

Stacy Smith
November 2001

Mistletoe Angel

Member Empyrean

since 2000-12-17

Posts 32816
Portland, Oregon

1 posted 2002-03-08 09:32 PM

(smiles) Awwwwwwww, this is sooooooo beautiful, sweet friend, I too love spring so so much, this is such a gorgeous poem that sings with the beauty of nature! (kiss on cheek) We all love you so much, sweet friend, may that maple tree forever fill your heart with endless smiles! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Floria, thank you for sharing!

May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

JamesMichael
Member Empyrean

since 1999-11-16

Posts 33336
Kapolei, Hawaii, USA

2 posted 2002-03-08 09:42 PM

Makes me want to go and plant a tree...looking at a tree can be very soothing...James

Dulcinea
Senior Member

since 2001-07-22

Posts 774
IN

3 posted 2002-03-08 09:43 PM

Nothing can match the changing of the seasons for beauty to behold, wonderully done!

*how about that wonderful weather today? Spring is already in the air. *S*

Tim
Senior Member

since 1999-06-08

Posts 1794

4 posted 2002-03-09 12:54 PM

Very nice, enjoyed your penning.

Midnitesun

Member Empyrean

since 2001-05-18

Posts 28647
Gaia

5 posted 2002-03-09 01:09 PM

Transplanting trees can be tricky. Is your maple looking forward to Spring?

for your "happy little tree" as artist and teacher Bob Rossi would have said.

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