&quote;So Said the Tree&quote;

The original version of this poem, was written over two year ago, and included in a book published under my pen-name. I have always been very pleased and proud of the original poem, which was done on a challenge from two friends to write a poem to go along with a picture. While it was never my intent the poem evolved into a poem for the two of them, and their wonderful relationship.
I decided to re-write the poem, and while I did not in any way change the original context of the poem, I felt that it my rewrite had made it into a poem, that all might enjoy. So with my friend's blessings, I am publishing this poem, with its new title, "So Says the Tree" which is more befitting of the new verse.
As I intend to never charge for this poem, it will only be available for download through Smashwords.com for free. I hope that you enjoy this piece, and read it often.

I have been writing for more years than I care to remember. My credits run the gambit from Technical Manuals, Corporate Operating Procedures, Municipal FEMA Remediation Reediness Plans, Municipal Highway Operations Plans, to Articles on collecting antiques, multiple books of poetry, and in excess of 30 Novellas and full-length novel series.
While most have been written under my own name, there is a 5-novel series, and a short story series that have been written under a penname. I don't actively advertise my works or seek reviews, so I am happy to say that my Goodreads rating in 4.03 based on 76 ratings. I guess that I am even happier that my primary penname's rating is 4.18 based on 86 ratings.
At this point in my life, my primary function is to act as a caregiver for my wife of many years as she battles the double daemons of Dementia and Alzheimer's. While the words had stopped flowing for a while, the spigot seems to be opening of its own free will. For my writing along with my new found pastime of painting with acrylics are paramount for me in the process of dealing with the stress of being a caregiver.