the golden raintree
is slowly dying to the season
lighting up the dull day
with golden leaves
it is not afraid to drop its cargo
for come spring it will shine forth
with joyous green life
shading birds on hot days
my oldest friend died yesterday
yet she shines forth in children
and children's children
is life an endless death
and resurrection?
I find this beautiful and very moving
ReplyDeleteVery moving LJ
ReplyDeleteThought provoking! JvB
ReplyDeleteThe falling leaves of the Golden raintree will be a lovely memory every autumn of your best friend.
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Lovely memories Janet
ReplyDeleteA lovely and apt comparison - autumn's message beautifully conveyed. JA
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