help

they can’t see me
but i am there
my roots breathe-
my leaves crackle-
my branches wave in the wind.
and as they tiptoe towards me
my heart stops. my stomach flutters.
they kick me. they laugh.
i implore them to stop
but i am rooted to the ground.
helpless
yet all my life
i have done nothing but help
help
help
help
help
no one
answers
but my echo