Why do the trees look sad tonight?

Why do the trees look sad tonight?

Rain falls like tears from their weeping leaves

Their bark echoes hot and angry.

White lightening flashes

Threaten destruction.

Why do the trees look sad tonight?

The grass once so tall and supportive

Now sorrowfully drowned.

Even the branches wilt

And I wonder how long

before they break.

Why do the trees look so sad tonight?

Is it this desolate street?

Roots that stretch far and deep,

To hold close their brethren,

Like hands held in prayer.

I wonder if they know my presence?

Can they feel the warm touch of my hand?

Do they sense the vibrations

Coming from my pounding heart?

Do they recognize it?

Is it familiar?

Jo Resner 5/25/19