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
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