untangling the web

poetry about and photography of everyday happenings and sights

The Tree

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Little mouths munching

away on a fallen tree

whose demise is offering

more light in the forest.

Fungi and other organisms

are helping it decompose,

releasing its nutrients

into the fertile soil.

It will take decades

before it’s nibbled away,

long after I have been

released to the earth.

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Author: BHW

I am an octogenarian, mother, grandmother, wife, sister, friend, voracious reader, and amateur poet. I am dedicated to keeping both my mind and body active through yoga and tai chi, walks with my dog, rich discussion with my book club and 80+ groups, and numerous other activities. I have a deep curiosity about the world and its inhabitants.

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