colorado spruce

in the yard
the colorado spruce 
stood - a tall landmark
succumbed to winds
unparalleled

standing near
she saw the tree
s l o w l y
f
a
l 
l

d 
o
w
n

and started sobbing
i tried to console
thanking the lord 
for sparing her

but her tears  flowed
unabated for the tree.