Oh snow
coated pine
standing tall
at the edge
of the forest;
in the distance
your family
and friends
ancient generations
wait beyond
utterly untouched
unfathomably serene
oh snow
coated pine
so still!
how I admire
your cold
stoic blanket
caressing your
many limbs
that reach
and ******
to claim
your territory
and I remember
a time
I bent before you
scouring the ground
I stood
suddenly sliced
lashed and ******
your quick attack
forgiven in an instant
for I love you
snow coated pine
and truly  
we have done
far worse
oh snow
coated pine
how different
you appear
without your  
moonlit cape!
such grandeur
a marvel  
by the comforting glow
of the living room fire
and I thank you
snow coated pine
for your sacrifice
to joy
nobly endured
in the dead
of winter
a place
to gather and share
a precious pause
in the year
thank you
oh great
snow coated pine.