Redwood
O gentle giant
tall and strong
likened to the redwood tree
from way down deep
your roots unseen
stretch out far and wide
underneath your tree
your the tallest redwood
in the forest I see
but gentle as a lamb
in the sun lights glee
on bended knee
I saw you kneel
releasing rain from the heavens
I see you still
never falling or cut down to size
strong and incredible
through life's turbulent skies
your my helper and friend
in the midst of pain
your my shelter from the storm
in the land of the sane
you have bared the cross of the Christ
made from redwood tree
O gentle giant
father to many
but daddy to me
goodnight sweet redwood
Copyright © David Cathey | Year Posted 2017
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