Trees in Winter

Pine-Trees : Black clouds slowly swaying Over a white earth.

Hemlocks : Coned green shadows Through a falling veil.

Elm-Trees : Stiff black threads Lacing over silver.

Cedars : Layered undulations Roofing naked ground.

Almonds : Flaring needles Stabbing at a grey sky.

Weeping Cherries: Tossing smoke Swept down by wind.

Oaks: Twisted beams Cased in alabaster.