The Lovers In Autumn

I took a little break while outside doing some yard work this afternoon to photograph my favorite trees. I have named these two young walnuts 'The Lovers' because that is what I see when I look at them...perennial lovers so artfully intertwined.
They are looking very joyful and fancy these days sporting their yellow Fall finery, so I thought I would capture this moment as Winter is nearing and they will soon be shedding their colorful garments. 
I imagine I will find it to be a bit of a sad sight when the blustery winds come and strip The Lovers bare but I have no doubt that they will only cling to each other all the more tightly under the blanket of snow that will be arriving post haste. 
As for me, I will be eagerly anticipating the arrival of Spring and with it, the nascent foliage that will begin to blossom after their long Winter's nap.

TOGETHER


Two trees near to each other stood
When they were young and life was new.
Their limbs reach out and their branches entwine
And thus together they grew.
Their roots spread out down under the ground
Joining one with the other,
So, from the top in the sky to the heart
In the earth-the two were joined together.
Thru days when the sun was bright and warm
And the winds were temperamental
When a laughing breeze rustled the leave,
Or when the rain was soft and gentle.
Thru days when the clouds were dark and gray
And cold and fierce the weather
The two stood firm and faced the storms
Because they stood together.


~ Jo Lynne Wood