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Scene: Berry Red

[Begin scene] Little red berries seen dangling about, With quite darker branches, they rather stand out… Along with the leaves, of this red colored tree, You may find them dancing, tethered yet free… One day they will tumble, and leave this tree bare, The better through winter, for this tree to fare… Continue reading “Scene: Berry Red”

Scene: Seeds of the Future

[Begin scene] An early afternoon, the sky washed out appearing nearly solid white… On a hill overlooking a small pond stand many dull tan and gray stalks swaying silently in the breeze… Their tops adorned with spikey pods shaped like long slender eggs covered in spines and balancing on a stick… These rather dangerous looking pods guardingContinue reading “Scene: Seeds of the Future”

Scene: Better Together

[Begin scene] Potted flowers display vibrant blooms in pinks and violets, the veins bolder than their surrounding petals… An oak seedling stretches forth from behind the petals, adding solid greens to the mix, a leaf turned up as if waving to the crowd… Clover, sporting its traditional three leaf patterns, blanket the soil just belowContinue reading “Scene: Better Together”

Scene: Peeking Through

[Begin scene] A calm evening, the breeze barely stirring… The sun, just starting to turn orange on its evening retreat from the day, peeks through the leaves of a still very green maple… Like a golden soul the light shines through, a beacon of hope in this often dark world… Does my soul shine soContinue reading “Scene: Peeking Through”