Three Trees

oak, birch, walnut

Young oak revered by ancients

symbol of strength.

Acorns hold secrets

Hidden by autumn fallen leaves.

Animals browse

Mother’s many strengths

Tannin provider for clothes,

Ink for writing, medicine.

Wine in barrels staves helps

Resonate oak floors song

Dancing until dawn.

European White Birch

Amber leaves shake, speak summer’s

Prattle in autumn rising light, reflects

Winters snow silence sheet cover

White trunk blends black eyes,

Pepper specks dappled dice

In flour dust on a plate

To create hot pie crust.

Eyes of a Walnut

Look through the open boughs door

See sky blue on the other side

Run through sun auras,

Cross cloud smiles

Stretched freedoms firm grasp

Beholder’s hands; become celebrants

With birds awakened morning notes

Gaze through the limbs

Wide white pupils see ,

Black walnut’s eyes.