· she has stood the test of time
weathered wars and seasons
seen her share of brutal winters
watched grass fires sweep across the prairie
devouring everything in their wake
heard the laughter of children fast at play
while pa worked the fields
and ma hung laundry out to dry
watched lovers share a picnic
beneath the shade tree
a cool breeze
causing leaves to fall like a soft spring rain
mostly now she stands alone
watching the seasons change
but she had her day and
has earned her place in time 
~ poem “Test of Time” by Michael Traveler, author/poet
photo by Benanne Stiens.
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Nelle's journey 