The Sun and The Tree

The tree wasn’t feeling good

Come closer it said to the sun

I need you

The sun slipped behind a cloud

The tree scowled

You don’t love me

And then it rained

The tree drank deeply from the soil

And took water into its roots

And felt well again

The sun came out

from behind the cloud

and said to the tree

Still think I don’t love you?

The tree just smiled.

Evening

Snow lies thick on evenings gown

The colour suits her well

Dusk shines palest yellow

Upon her curve and swell

And as she moves across the land

Her many jewels fall down

The snowflakes are her necklace pearls

The stars above – her crown

The charming moon, now round and cold

Steps out from darkened cloud with flair

To add the merest touch of gold

To brighten up her hair

As tall, dark night draws closer

Evening strides away

She says she won’t be taken in

By his invitation to stay

But it’s far too late for her

Though she swears she’ll not let him win

With a long and gentle sigh

She softly yields to him.