Walking Past Maples

Ancient and stoic these trees
Wrinkled trunks
Lopped off limbs
Gaping notches

Home and comfort these trees
Grass padded nests
Woody, flaking skin
Arching canopy

Wise and abiding these trees
Embracing sun and snow
Enduring scars
Propitious and auspicious

Artistry and anguish these trees
Walking slowly
Searching for insight
Longing for silent counsel