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MY LIFE AS A TREE


my leaves were once green
full of life and love
a river of strength ran thru my veins
and i eagerly fed when it rained

birds perched upon me
sang to me every morning
while the squirrels ran up me
chase was their game to play

i was their safe haven
a place to make their babies
i stood tall and proud
i was home they were family

as the weather changes
my leaves become quit moody
they change different colors
some find it a thing of beauty

eventually this phase leaves me
my family no longer as cheery
my leaves fall from me
i become sad, cold, and wind-chapped

my limbs exposed
to winter season
snowfall and ice cover me
my bark my only protection

all i can do is stand here
in a heavy depression
waiting impatiently
for spring, family, and new beginnings

©AMH  2009
aka redefiningitall