On Trees

When this wind blows

Things sound different

After the leaves have dropped

To mosaic the floor.

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This wind bends through the bared boughs

Divides to draughts between the trunks

Blows low notes from the wood

Makes this place an instrument

For mournful tunes

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When we hear this hollow overture

Howling from beeches and birches

We can be certain winter approaches

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CLP 27/10/2020