Winter Woods by Eleanor Hammond

Winter Woods
by
Eleanor Hammond

The winter wood is like a strong old man,
Grizzled, rugged, and gray,
With long white locks tattered by many storms.
He lifts gnarled arms defiant of the blasts,
And rears his old head proudly
Under the menace of the winter sky.

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Eleanor Hammond (1890 - 1950) was born in Oakland, California, but spent much of her life in Oregon. She wrote numerous short stories for children and her work appeared in a variety of publications. Eleanor's work often had a poignant, reflective tone and frequently focused on rural life and the beauty of nature.

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