Trees
The standing people
Leaves falling to the earth
Creating a snug winter blanket
To swaddle the feet
Firmly connected and
Sheltered by Mother Earth
Shedding all trappings
Of green bliss
Of red and yellow vanity
Shedding the hands
That brought nourishment
Baring all down to the core
Giving up all, but the soul
Confident in the connection
To Mother Earth
Enfolded in the bosom
Of creativity and warmth
Prepared for the season of dreaming
Of introspection and cleansing
Knowing that a new beginning
A rebirth is immanent
Knowing that the blood of
New life will course through
The essence, the core laid bare
Birthing new growth
And potential
Trees are brave and faithful souls
Grounded in the knowing
Full cycle, life-death-life
Shed the outer layers
To be unfettered
To begin anew
By Cathie Tonkins, 10/12/08
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