The Big Herbig Tree

I lay as the soft grass pushes against my back. 

The warm quiet breeze holds my hair in place. 

The tree booms with animals. 

Fate has brought the tree to a long life. 

This is the tree that made history. 

Helping the ecosystem, the tree provides a nice and safe home for all animals. 

And one day the tree will perish. 

A family came and helped the tree and in return, the tree provided a home. 

For a family so big and bright and one day, they all said their goodbyes. 

I see the green leaves as they swish from side to side. 

The tree is gonna die soon. 

All hope is at stake for this marvellous tree. 

Helping it has to be the key. 

It’s so old yet so wise and it is like a human in disguise. 

It screams please help me for I am too old to stand for so long, I’m begging you, please help me. 

Koalas eat my leaves and they are grateful for my generosity. 

The humans all admire me and for that, I’m grateful so I provide them air and seeds. 

You are wondering if I’m still alive but stand helplessly. 

If you help me, I will live much longer but for now, I’m just a big boulder. 

Thanks for the help I’m very grateful for the positivity, I will help for longer.