Gaia's Gift

Gaia’s Gift A sacred tree I plant for my life For all she offers me Shade and protection and so much more She offers me rest for my health Growing in beauty each day, whispering her secrets The healing power of her leaves, her bark, her roots Of the light filtering through her leaves Until they fall to compost new growth I am your tree Giving you life with my breath The burst of my blossoms in springtime As your children play in my branches Enthralled by the home I offer to all I give you the fragrance of my fruit My oil for your hair and your health Wood for building your boats and homes In ageless wisdom do I stand tall Until I am felled for your coffin And mine For I am your very life As I am mine Do the deed and plant my seed Once I have fallen So our story continues Yours and mine