The Giant In Nature

The blaring sun seeps through the canopy,
Coating the branches like rich golden icing. 
The thick, peeling bark scratches into my back,
Roots are peering out from the soil,
Birds gently rest on its arms, chatting away.
Their songs fill the sky.
Leaves tumble to the ground, like a soldier with a parachute
Low hanging branches slap me in the face,
Memories rushing back to me like a river.
Swinging on the tree’s arms, falling off.
Standing next to it’s family,
It seems nothing could ruin this moment.
But then the storm hit.
Trees everywhere collapse to the ground
Winds screaming with fury,
It seems as though it will never end.
The tree’s family tumbles down, lifelessly.
All while it has to stand and watch,
Completely powerless.
The tree is different now, leaving it’s past life behind.