The gnarled tree
in the middle, holds up the park
Other spots and other trees
green this world
But this tree, its angle and visage, catches the sun’s sparks
in singular ways
At dusk, the shadows muster
& all trees lean inwards
shrink a tiny bit; they glisten silvery
in the day’s cool breath
Lean towards the morning
that follows the quiet night
Frank Meintjies worked in the field of social development. Frank’s creative writing has been included in several South African anthologies. He contributes to the world of poetry through participation in readings. His poetry collections are A Place To Night In, Unfettered Days, Connexions and My Rainbow.