Overbearing Tree

The big tree casts a giant shadow Over the little saplings surrounding him Keeping them in thrall long after he is gone He tied them tight to the past Squashing their youthful spirit And forcing them down the same tired path He took to follow for himself His tricks are many and branches are big The saplings need to take a changing course For their own survival and identity At every crossing of roads They must slay the overbearing tree And disparage his legacy To live and shine with their own individuality.