If A Tree Falls
The question’s been posed – if a tree fell alone
would it make any sound as it fell?
If you think about it, there’s millions of things
that go on with no way we can tell.
The Saltgrass that waves in the ocean breeze,
when no one’s there, does it still sway?
The water that flows down a crystal stream,
when we’re gone does it go away?
It’s a paradox truly, there’s no way to know
so, I guess it’s what you believe.
To me the thought’s just for fun, but you know what -
there’s something that’s troubling me.
The concept leads me to think more - what’s inside?
Can a heart all alone still be broke?
If no one’s aware of the pain that you’re in
does the hurting vanish into smoke?
Of course not, it’s all the worse! Just like the tree -
it crackles and cracks when it falls.
It’s simply what happens. Most people you see
have pain they hide deep in the walls
of their inner-most chambers. They paint on a smile,
pretending that everything’s fine.
But trust me, it’s all an act. Everyone plays
so, everyone’s basically lying.
Why don’t we get past this? When you meet someone,
assume that they’re hurting, you’ll see
that they are and they’ve waited for someone like you
who care’s enough to let it be.
Then you’ll find that they also have what you need
to heal you of your hidden pain.
And this is true no matter how much you try,
for each soul you’ll find it’s the same.
Copyright © Jeff Bresee | Year Posted 2025
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