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| Old Tree Truck near Featherbed Forest |
Bare
Raised from earth,
at first the narrow brittle growth
becomes aged and changed with time.
Branches hither and thither
as if to spread beyond their roots
whilst others shade below.
On fresh clear days
striped back to barest parts of you
by season’s change
from deep within
new life will surge and prosper through
old trunk that steadfast will
caress their spring and love,
delighting leaves and blossoms grow,
another beauty
before their winter's coat.
