One Lone Tree

For Cynthia.

In the middle of a grassy clearing

There once stood a willow tree.

And though it was alone for years

Its leaves still rustled happily.

 

Autumn came and Winter too

Then Spring carried a new surprise

As right beside the willow tree

A rosebush started to arise

 

A friendship bloomed with budding roses

And blossomed through the years

Until one day the willow tree

Was brought to wistful tears

 

The sun shone bright upon the pair

The weeping willow could only pray

As the man dug the roots up with great care

And carried the rosebush away.

 

Now the Summer heat has come and gone

And the Fall nights hold no glee

As all that is left in the clearing now

Is that somber, one lone tree.

Author's Note

Comments? Suggestions?

Reviews

[Rachel P]

This is the first piece of yours I've read and i have to honestly say I am already a fan. I am new, and I love poetry and this poem is so emotionally stirring and powerfully beautiful and yet in such little amount of words and such perfect simplicity forgive me if I seem overly excited. This reminds me of a loved one and this has really touched my heart and I am very excited to read more of your work.

[Ashira Macy]

Thank you Rachel, I am so happy this one called out to you, it is very important to me, written for a very dear friend of mine. I am excited to read your work as well.

[little thoughts]

beautifully written. your writing always inspire me girl

[Ashira Macy]

Thank you Lioness, you are so sweet!

[Sami Khalil]

A wonderful tribute for a friend perhaps. Loneliness carries its weight as this lone tree. I like the idea of spring carrying new surprises. Excellent...:)...................

[Ashira Macy]

Thank you much Sami for your kind words, I am happy you enjoyed this one!

[Sami Khalil]

You are welcome...:)....

[John Preston]

Well - I like this very much.
I have a poem on here of a lonely tree
I don't know if you have read it.
But I think my poem answers your
lonely tree.

Good.

[Ashira Macy]

Thank you John, I will have to check out your lonely tree poem. Glad you enjoyed it.