Classic Poem

PINE -T REES :

Black clouds slowly swaying
Over a white earth.

H EMLOCKS :

Coned green shadows
Through a falling veil.

Elm -T REES :

Stiff black threads
Lacing over silver.

C EDARS :

Layered undulations
Roofing naked ground.

A LMONDS :

Flaring needles
Stabbing at a grey sky.

W EEPING C HERRIES :

Tossing smoke
Swept down by wind.

O AKS :

Twisted beams
Cased in alabaster.