Juniper

Juniper,* you are a blessed tree, endowed by God for all to see Umbrella you were to Prophet Elijah when from distress he did flee... Never denying your sheltering role, helping ecosystem to be whole Indeed fulfilling goal, as haven for birds, even for tired soul... Performing best, providing habitat for wildlife with protective zest Evergreen that smites longevity's pest and stands firm midst test Ready to grant rest under your foliage toward victory's crest. *1 Kings 19:4 But he himself went a day's journey into the wilderness, and came and sat down under a juniper tree: and he requested for himself that he might die; and said, It is enough; now, O LORD, take away my life; for I am not better than my fathers. June 18, 2025 3rd place, "High Fives for June" Acrostic Poetry Writing Contest Sponsored by Andrea Dietrich; judged on 6/24/2025