The Dance of Trees

 

The music starts, slowly;

a soft caress, a gentle chime,

and soon the trees are

caught up, moving in time. 

 

They sway like young lovers

at their first dance - barely

touching and so gently,

they rock forth and back.

 

And then, the chimes squeal, and

the howling begins, and the

trees move more like rock

concert fans. They toss and

they turn and trample and shake.

God help us all if one should break!

 

And then it’s over, quick as it began.

The trees calm themselves and,

sit and ignore - like old men napping after

a long day. They sit and stare at the world around them.

 

And they wait with hope that the next time

the wind stirs them to dance with

the music, that they will not break,

but again bend and sway

and go on to dance another day.

Reviews

[Kara Emily Krantz]

that is lovely. what a fantastic piece on such a simple moment. but yes, how special a moment for the trees!

"The trees calm themselves and,
sit and ignore - like old men napping after
a long day. They sit and stare at the world around them."

that was my favorite part of this piece. adorable.

hugs

[Angel Bird]

This is sooo beautiful! Wow! I just love your way with words, and the poetic touch you give your lines.
There is love in Nature's creatures that can be felt in each and every of your words. Kudos!