Mono Monday : : Lost

This tree has lost all of its red and gold leaves, but its skeleton is lovely against the sky. In the spring new green leaves will burst forth and the cycle of life will begin once again.

All that is gold does not glitter
Not all those who wander are lost
The old that is strong does not wither
Deep roots are not reached by the frost
-JRR Tolkien, The Fellowship of the Ring

Thanks to Flying PR Gal for hosting the challenge this month.