afternoon sun
by Elouise
late afternoon sun
warms exposed tree limbs
waiting for winter
Yesterday afternoon I walked outdoors in bearably cold weather. The bright sun was low in the sky, already dropping beneath tree tops. I could feel the warmth on my face, and wondered whether tree trunks and branches also felt the warmth.
How odd that trees shed their protective leaves for winter and face wind, sleet, snow and ice with bare limbs. We humans, however, pile on layers so thick that we’re scarcely recognizable in our winter combat suits. Especially as we age.
It’s challenging to see trees accept the coming winter stripped down. Naked. All their graceful, awkward or broken architecture clearly on display. Not as a sign of aging, but of strength. Perhaps even courage?
I’d like to think so. In part because I’ve always wanted to be a tree — or at least a poem lovely as a tree. A tree with roots sunk deep into the ground, finding rivers of water in underground sanctuaries untouched by human hands. Still producing fruit in its season.
Happy Friday and happy walking!
Elouise♥
© Elouise Renich Fraser, 8 December 2017
Photo found at Shutterstock
Yes. I think it takes courage – and faith – to be vulnerable to God’s seasons for us all, even the trees.
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Thanks so much for this comment, Nancy. This has been a strange season of my life — not what I thought it would be. I’m grateful for your friendship and wisdom.
Elouise
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strength like a majestic tree, I can see the images so clear through your eyes and words ❤ Lovely piece E. Stay warm, smile and enjoy your weekend ❤ ❤
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Thanks, Kim! I’m wondering whether the snow crept over into northern Florida. If so, it would mean every state in the USA has had snow this year! It would be a shame to be left out, don’t you think? 🙂
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It did hit north FL, alas, I live below Sarasots so SAFE 😀☃ he he😃 51 degrees this am, brrrrrr.
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51 sounds like a heat wave! 🙂 I don’t think I’d like to have snow in Florida–so counter-intuitive. But then again, it’s probably less harmful than a hurricane! I’m enjoying today inside–thanks to the weather and my lingering bit of head cold. I’d say stay warm, but it’s probably up in the 70s by now! 🙂
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nope, low sixties today. Have a Christmas party tonight at 5 on the ocean (a restaurant right beside it) and its windy so gonna be a chilly walk from the truck to the place….brrrrr……so not enjoying this, but good news is the sun is out at least 🙂 stay warm and get better with that head cold soon ❤
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A cold miserable winter!
An experience I can well do without.
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I’m with you! ☃️
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