the corner tree

when I try to catch the changing light

or the wind in photos

the variable texture of life here

the tree on the corner is there

posing, announcing home

there, where the road curves

where we begin to leave our land

it stands 

sunrise to sunset

almost, but not quite hidden 

in fog

branches waving goodbye as we go

and welcoming us as we return

not very large

or particularly beautiful

but familiar

the day is coming

when we will take that curve

a final time

moving toward trees of a different sort

baobabs, palm, African teak

and I will be grateful

for photo memories

digital eternity

I'm linking to Lisa-Jo to talk about the word tree