The Almond Tree by Jon Stallworthy?

Question: The Almond Tree by Jon Stallworthy!?

I don't understand the symbolism of the almond tree!. I know it symbolises rebirth/birth/new beginnings but I'm trying to write the essay and I'm stuck!. Why is it mentioned every time the tone changes!? Please help, I'm so confused!. Thanks!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

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Sorry that I cant help a lot!. you might want to work in a comparison with Philip Larkin's "The Trees" -"The trees are coming into leaf, almost like something being said" as an example of trees as symbols of rebirth and death!.

Full text of the Stallworthy poem and some commentary can be found
here http://www!.towerpoetry!.org!.uk/poetry-mat!.!.!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

it would help if you posted the poem here and asked your specific question!.Www@QuestionHome@Com