No, it’s not “The Holly and the Ivy,” but close enough. I noticed that the maple’s leaves got hung up on the holly tree below it, and the muse tickled the keyboard once again.
The maple sheds a coat that weaves
And floats towards the ground,
Hanging up on prickly leaves
Of holly all around.
The holly says, “I thank you, dear,
I’m shivering with cold.
When winter nights are chill and clear
Your leaves my warmth will hold.
And decorated, too, am I
Just like a Christmas tree.
My berries red will catch the eye
And all will look at me.
But you, dear maple, what of you?
Your scrawny arms are chill.
There’s nothing more that you can do.
So pray for you, I will.
Be steadfast through the winter gale,
Be tough as you can be,
Till new green leaves your arms regale
With pride and majesty.”
November 12, 2018 at 5:31 pm
Beautiful 🙂
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November 12, 2018 at 5:32 pm
Thank you, Hans.
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November 12, 2018 at 5:51 pm
I always like your poems.
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November 12, 2018 at 6:01 pm
Aw … thanks, Darlene.
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November 12, 2018 at 7:15 pm
Sweet and imaginative writing
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November 12, 2018 at 10:51 pm
Thank you for the kind comment, Tony.
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November 12, 2018 at 8:36 pm
Excellent!
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November 12, 2018 at 10:51 pm
Thanks, Terry.
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November 13, 2018 at 1:55 am
Beautiful, Anneli!
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November 13, 2018 at 8:11 am
Thanks a lot, Jill.
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November 13, 2018 at 3:56 am
Lovely poem. 🙂
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November 13, 2018 at 8:11 am
TY, Lynette.
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November 13, 2018 at 5:04 pm
Sights and sounds of autumn. Very nice!
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November 13, 2018 at 6:39 pm
Ty, Belinda. It is a beautiful time of year, except it gets me down a bit, knowing what lies ahead.
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November 13, 2018 at 7:06 pm
I know, cold and snow on the way here😏
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November 13, 2018 at 9:27 pm
Brrr!
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November 13, 2018 at 7:08 pm
Lovely poem, Anneli. Winter made a call this week. Stay warm. 🙂
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November 13, 2018 at 9:27 pm
Tnx, Diana. It’s here tonight too, but in cold, liquid form.
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November 16, 2018 at 3:56 am
Beautiful!
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November 16, 2018 at 8:16 am
Thanks, Jennie. Glad you liked it.
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November 16, 2018 at 1:46 pm
You’re welcome, Anneli. 🙂
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November 17, 2018 at 7:49 am
This is a very lovely poem! And so are the photos.
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November 17, 2018 at 9:22 am
Thanks, Ursula. Those leaves are almost all gone now.
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