The Orchard

Air hit my ear from the hurried flight of the bird

The bird scurrying from tree to tree as if the Town Crier

Leaves swayed in unison at the excited chatter

As if nature was declaring the story be told

It was the story of an orchard

An orchard where it is said

That if two lovers declare their united devotion

Then they will be blessed

Blessed by the heavens above and the earth below

The earth upon which blossoms will fall to cover any cracks in their path

Their path that leads to where the angels sit in wait amidst the trees

The trees that will forever protect their love

It is said that in this orchard

Should the sun shine, it is a kiss from the heavens

And should it rain, the beloveds will not be cold

Because it is not rain but tears of joy falling from lovers past, and passed

Ah, it is the orchard

Where love is rooted to the earth

Kissed by the heavens

And lovers are eternally bound

(c) Dianne Traynor 18 September 2013