Late algarvian summer

Late Algarvian Summer

Leaves on the almond tree are golden/brown,
its fruit is ready to be picked, soon leaves
will wizen and fall off, expose puny braches.

Carob and olive trees green; habitually make
hurtful remarks, in the grove happy murmur
ceases and a melancholy silence settles.

In winters, when the almond tree flowers, it
strews pink flowers about, gladly shares its
beauty with us; forgotten are unkind remarks.

The carob and the olive tree suddenly aware
of their nobly trunks are silent for once, but
in the grove, the happy murmur has resumed.