The Olive

Tree after tree

grove upon grove

blackened torso

thrice stretched

in salutation

winter stark.

 

Twig after twig

leaf upon leaf

gloss green

welcome

breeze beckoning

summer sun.

 

©ChristineNedahlMarch2016

Seasons

 

Spring – new beginnings

love, rebirth everywhere

precious survival promised.

Summer – warmth, happiness

natures’ trysts made

precious life consummated.

Autumn – relationships mellowed

fruits borne

precious life propagated.

Winter – existence lulled

fledglings flown

precious life suspended.

Seasons’ circle ends

promises fulfilled pledges broken

precious life endures.