Japanese Yew Tree. Its green needles change to orange just before they fall from the tree during the winter season. Then the branches and twigs rest for awhile before regaining their beautiful, soft green needles in the Spring.
Photo Credit: c. Jane H. Johann 11/21/2015 Palmyra, WI USA
snowflakes gently fall
quietly, unassuming
cover the landscape
Mother Earth graced with beauty
intricately softened joy
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tan·ka1 [ˈtäNGkə] NOUN a Japanese poem consisting of five lines, the first and third of which have five syllables and the other seven, making 31 syllables in all and giving a complete picture of an event or mood.
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Footprints of Thoughts 
Lovely scene ~
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there is solace in nature
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I like this picture 🙂
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Yes, this tree is so unique. It will lose all of its yellow needles soon, and then be bare until Spring, when the soft, green needles return! It is a unique evergreen! Thank you for stopping by, Gys!
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Hi Johann, glad to see you guys got some snow finally. We are all moved and settled in Colorado and loving it. Glad to see you again. ❤
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WOW! I thought you were permanently settled in Florida! My sister lived in Colorado for many years, but I never got there, as I was busy with my young children at the time. Thanks for stopping by! Yes, the SNOW is beautiful!
❤ Hugs! Jane
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