Memories On My Branches

Glorious spring sunshine kiss my limbs as they sprout With each opening bud, "I'm so alive" I want to shout April showers cling to me as I drink each delicious drop Hopefully chosen by blue jays to build their nest atop Caterpillars and ants tickle me as they crawl to and fro Nothing sweeter than watching everything around me grow Come sit under me, take a break from the hot summer sun Join me as I watch the baby birds leave their nest one by one Let's marvel at the beautiful butterflies that flutter all around The music of my friend the humming bird will surely astound Smell the delightful fragrance of all the many flowers in bloom Capture the magic nearby of a newly wedded bride and groom I'm bursting with colors of yellow, orange, red, gold and brown I proudly smile each time one of my leaves cascade down Laughing children make my day as they roll in my splendor You taking my picture makes this memory much more tender Scurrying squirrels truly fascinate me, as my acorns they hide Forgotten ones will one day be my saplings, I'll burst with pride Snow flakes have delightedly dressed me in a suit of white City folk string me with lights, I boastfully light up the night Skaters whipping by me, their energy and actions are compelling I feel so very blessed to have been rooted within this dwelling Come and join in the festivities and beauty of each and every season Become a memory on my branches, I can't think of a better reason *Dedicated to the 50-80 year old trees in Gage Park, Brampton