Favored Neighbor

For months

you've worn your emerald gown

it made you look - 

plump, 

lively lush and verdant frills 

that moved in harmony with every breeze 

Today, 

you gave a glimpse of tomorrow's trend - 

a teasing tinge of tangerine, 

a blush of bittersweet -

my favorite frock 

in your wardrobe 

Strut your stuff proudly, 

good neighbor, 

until it is time for you 

to bare all come winter...

Author's Note

There is a tree on the lawn across the street from my house. It can be seen perfectly from my living room window. I watch the seasons change on her branches...

Reviews

[A. Amos]

This poem took me in whole different garden and I enjoyed the red. Well done!

[Rita L. Sev]

:) Thanks, A.

[A. Amos]

You're most welcome my friend

[Baby Ricochet]

That's gotta be some kind of tree. In Florida trees pretty much just stay green. Unless you spray them with roundup. Good poem Rita

[Rita L. Sev]

I hope they never cut it down... Thanks, Mark.

[Lydia Shutter]

What a lovely nature write. Not even the first day of Fall yet and the leaves are turning? I liked the metaphor of the dress. Good one. Lydi**

[Rita L. Sev]

Just a bit of color at the edges of the leaves... a slow change, but a beautiful one... Thanks, Lydi!

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

I read your author's notes but you know I could see this speaking of how we all change over time and those changes can be seen by our demeanor. Nice one Rita.

[Rita L. Sev]

Yes, that's true - our neighbors see us at our best - and at our worst... Thank you for your insights, Dale!

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

My pleasure Rita.