This Tree Has Seen Better Days
But
the
branches
still
have
their
rhythmic
sways.
No autumnal photograph
with leaves about to fall
But a massive evergreen
still standing tall
One million pine needles
breath their last breath
May we all be so
defiant of death
© Paul Oliverio
Bartholemew's Tree
2014
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Under an olive tree, Mr. Carpeo said
ReplyDeletehis beads, his hands— his branches.
Given the span given by God
They say, it takes one hundred years
For a tree to grow, one hundred years
For a tree to flourish, one hundred years
To end. But humans made short shrift
Of God's plan (for trees), and themselves.
A prayer is, in deed, in order.
Repeat after me:
ReplyDeleteHail Mary full of GRACE...HailMary full of GRACE...
HailMary fullofGRACE...HailMaryfullofGRACE...