Description of a Peach Tree
A sixty-five year-old apple tree is growing in my front yard. It stands perfectly centered in between my house, and my detached two-car garage. The base of its trunk leaves the ground at a slight angle, giving the impression that it's leaning forward. The surrounding ground is un-even and bumpy with roots weaving in and out of the earth, as if they are seeking a breath of fresh air. Unlike the rough and deeply grooved surface usually associated with trees; my tree's bark is smoother, and pimple like with sections scaling off in sheets. The actual trunk is only eight feet tall, and not very wide, but the height and span of the branches shoot out twice that size, making it top heavy. Although not an enormous tree, it dominates the nearby scenery. As the oldest and wisest vegetation, it demands seniority from the surrounding landscape. Over the course of one year, my apple tree takes on multiple faces, d
The branches reach out high, tickling the power lines above it. The tree elicits a cold, and sad feeling. Fully spent from its production, the tree appears to be tired, and in need of rest. Having been stripped of all leaves, its limbs are barren and jagged. As disappearing leaves reveal a skeleton like silhouette, the tree slowly slips into deep sleep. While tender young leaves unfurl from their tight cocoons, the branches explode with thousands of white blossoms. Frozen in place, they stiffly poke out into the air, and are reluctant to sway even for a harsh winter wind. It extends its appendages into the gentle breezes, as if stretching from a long nap. The birds welcome the tree's return, and build new nests in its sweetly scented arms. While in its prime, the tree reveals its most impressive feat. Full of activity and sound, it has become somewhat of an airport, as the birds continuously fly in and out of its thick foliage. Chirping and singing can be heard from early morning until late at night. The tree is full of hope, and emulates the happiness of new life In the summer, the apple tree reaches its full glory. Heavy laden with fruit, its arm like branches slump over, with some touching the ground.
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