Mistress Of The Wood
/The oak has cast its highest leaf, defining year’s Fall season
Its drifting course and random flight bereft of plan or reason
Seen by gyring hawk as it patrols the forest’s skies
The earth receives the offering with no fanfare or surprise.
Joining all its brethren on ground’s carpet, edges curled
To hawk above, its eye sees Mother Nature’s flag unfurled.
Around oak’s trunk the earthy gems might seem a scattered mess
But artful eyes would see it as a train for wedding dress
Bright orange beside the rusty reds laid over muddy browns
The oak’s trousseau, completed, just one more of Nature’s gowns.
Awaiting Winter’s suitors who approach on frosty steeds
Scattered acorns making up a dowry, all she needs.
First snow falls as wedding gift, a blanket, ermine white
Draped upon bare shouldered oak whose branches hold it tight
Stately form enduring knight of Winter’s harsh embrace
While waiting for the Prince of Spring to show his warming face.
Forever fickle bride, she treats the courtiers as she should
Aloof and yet respectful, she’s the mistress of the wood.
By James Geehring
From: United States
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