Sycamore, Guardian
Guardian
A giant spreads its arms
a canopy of protection
spreading across the corner lot
slowing down the wind
covering up the searing sun
a haven for hummingbird’s nest
on its smallest, dangling twig
a path for scampering squirrels
over to the power pole and back to the roof
a resting place for the migrating oriole
a bit of foliage for the mule deer
a host for the imagination
as its sun dappled leaves
sparkle with the crystalized wings
of a frolic of fairies, each dancing atop
the seed balls, ducking beneath
the immense lobed leaves,
playing hide-n-find in a tip-toe tempo
with the filtered sunshine;
this is the sycamore,
guardian of earth’s creatures.
Sheri Edwards
10.19.23 292.365.23
Poetry/Photography
The Story
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