Summer Memories From the Tree of Life

Summer season was my childhood’s greatest fun time, We played with toys out of a coconut tree which is a tree of life, We built little houses beautifully and so high as we climbed Like a flying trapeze on its leaves, we swung so high. We played with toys made of coconut trees, the tree of life, My playmates joined me in building little houses using a dull knife, Out of its leaves and midribs, we made walls, roofs and doors, Pretended as good cooks with its coconut shells and fruits. My playmates joined me in building little houses using a dull knife Pretended to live together as families with husband and wife, I took the role of an elder sister in our little comfortable house I combed the hair of a younger sibling with a coco midrib brush. Pretended to live together as families with a husband and wife Just like small neighborhood or community along the riverside We chose one of the eldest playmates to be the group captain, The leader of unity and cooperation in building more tents. Just like small neighborhood or community along the riverside We helped one another as piles of coco leaves we made as rides, We made unique toys out of leaves and roots as much as we could Like trumpets when blown, we covered our ears for its loud sound. We helped one another as piles of coco leaves we made as a ride We webbed balls, insects and other toys for a surprise to hide, When the captain signaled to show who's the most had a reward Then ran with our wind vanes to the beach and marched forward. We webbed balls, insects and other toys for a surprise to hide We played with toys out of a coconut tree which is a tree of life, When the captain signaled us to show the most had a reward A wonderful summer memory from a Tree of Life I've ever had! Sept. 11,2012 Note: The coconut trees are considered the “Trees of Life”. They can provide almost all the things we need like shelter, clothing, foods and others. So, let us preserve coconut trees! They are very helpful but be careful because they are also risky during typhoons, LOL. There are many coconut trees in our backyard especially along the riverside connecting to the beach. These trees had added so much joy on summer time during my childhood years/graders.