Deciduous trees

I am a voyeur, of sorts;
I like forests of deciduous trees
Stripped bare of their leaves;
I look to the boastful conifer
Among them, a clothed emperor;
To him, they are fig-less Adams and Eves,
Humbled before their Lord,
Shivering in the bitter winter cold,
Waiting helplessly for Spring.

Reviews

[barleygirl]

Very creative take on trees! As a tree lover myself, I'm enchanted by their various stages of dress & undress, but you've taken it to a new level of originality. We have many sycamore here & the startling white bark is so smooth, I just want to rub the wood with my hands -- which is what I'm reminded of in your playful opening! I also love the way you contrast the different species & use imaginative personification(((HUGS))) fondly, Margie

[Maxwell Ryder]

My grandparents had a huge sycamore. I loved that tree. I probably was guilt of rubbing her (in a non-erotic) as a kid 😂 Thanks for your compliments. I just love your unselfish and generous posts, Barleygirl.

I see you responding to so many of us. You are truly awesome and inspiring. (And you manage to write you own fantastic stuff! Don’t know how you manage it, but thanks again.)

[barleygirl]

To tell the truth, I was an industrious person all my life, then I got a neck injury 5 years ago, had surgery, had to learn to walk again, etc. Now I would feel useless, if not for this place where I can offer what little I have these days *smile*

[Maxwell Ryder]

Barleygirl, we are very fortunate to have you; and your condition doesn’t mitigate its value or appreciation for us. And we love you for it.

[CD Campbell]

Witty take on the magnificence of evergreens. Not quite a lord though; the nuts they provide are paltry for wildlife and the deer like to tear my pines to bits during the rut. Nice flow to your poem. Good work. CD

[Maxwell Ryder]

thank you for the read and critique, CD. Much appreciated. I like the outdoor stuff, much like you do.