Old Man and a Tree

A man stands in the forest deep And comes upon a colossal tree It has lived for hundreds of years And has stood tall for all to see. Its trunk all curled and weathered Its branches a lush green canopy He wonders what the tree has seen As the generations passed it by. How many children swung on a limb How many lovers carved their names How many friends sat in its shade How many times its leaves did fall? Its legacy can be a lesson for all Stand up tall and spread your arms To love and nourish all who pass by And always shelter them from harm.