My Tree

My tree is protected by nature
And also loved by me
Its leaves are as spiky as an echidna
Ouch! It spiked me!

We are about the same age
Me and my little tree
Its roots stretch far underground
Further than I can see

Little insects make themselves at home
In my lovely tree
The bark is bumpy when I touch it
I think the birds agree

Its branches are long and thin
And can hold me
My tree is a lovely bottlebrush
Which makes me feel free