My Tree
By Luke H
The first time my eyes saw you,
You called me
Your leaves drape down like curtains, shielding me from the sun
Your roots and leaves hold so many memories
All of the games we’ve played, all the joy you bring
My portal to other worlds
Your roots dig into the ground like spikes
Where do they go?
Do they ever stop?
You are a home to many animals
A rainbow in your old leaves
You are the best to climb
So many natural footholds and hand grips
Naturally carved seats I could stay in for hours
As life goes on you never age
A playing tree for generations
Your soothing energy makes sadness bearable,
Like someone comforting me
You are my sign of hope in a broken world
My Tree