A Amendoeira

Maria Ang�lica Monnerat Alves

Alta e soberana, ela se imp�e.

O tronco se subdivide em dois outros: deles, partem galhos, em est�gios sim�tricos, de circunfer�ncia decrescente, para atingir a forma ideal.

A pujan�a se confirma pelos brotos em sua base. A persist�ncia, no renascer anual.

Na primavera, o emergir da lat�ncia. A perfei��o est�tica aliada � sombra benfazeja, no ver�o.

Eu a prefiro no outono, sinfonia em s�pia. Tons castanhos, dourados, em v�rios matizes, colorindo suas folhas ca�das no ch�o, tapete flamejante!

E, no final, a dignidade na nudez! E o recome�o, o re-nascer, qual f�nix que nos induz a ter esperan�a no Amanh�!

(OBS: Esta �rvore fica no estacionamento de visitantes do Hospital Central de Aeron�utica, no bairro do Rio Comprido)

By Bruno Monnerat Alves

The Almond Tree

Tall and sovereign, she imposes.

The trunk splits in two: from each one arises branches, in simetrical estages, of decrescent circumference,in order to reach an ideal shape.

The strength is confirmed by the buds in its base. The persistence, in the annual re-birth.

In the spring, the raising of the latency. The esthetical perfection combined to the good shadow, in the summer.

I prefer it in the autumn, sepia symphony. Brown shades, golden shades, in several hues, coloring its leafs, that are fallen on the ground, flaming carpet!

And, in the end, the dignity of the nudity! And the re-start, the re-birth, as a phoenix that leads us to have hope in a Tomorrow!

(Obs: This tree is in the visitors parking lot of the Hospital Central da Aeron�utica, in the neighborhood of Rio Comprido)