Butler Pennsylvania 52


Calvary Cemetery


Standing on the slope at a graveside
in frozen winter
waiting for the hearse to arrive
we mourners stood trembling
unconsoled
weeping inside,
but looking up found strength
in glances we cast
at a stubby beech tree
rooted on one foot
with its head thrown back
that with gnarled fingers
stood reaching up
to claw the icy winds.





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