That Old Tree Was Loved

That Old Tree Was Loved That old tree had weathered many storms past Veteran of countless intense brush fires Giant limbs still grew strong and very fast Yet this summer, one can see where it tires. Broken limb , dangling about thirty feet up Huge hole burnt in deep by last big burn Dried out looking for water from drought's cup If it dies this year , so it was its turn. Child of nine swung from its lofty branches Climbing so very high for a huge thrill Tree was life and we daring to take chances To see farther, what lay over the next hill. A picture of old and ancient life now gone. Remembering, this heart again feels so alone! Robert J. Lindley, 07-28-2015 Note- Yes this old tree existed on the farm . As a young child I marveled at its size and beauty. When I turned 45 years old I went back to see if it was still there. Only a huge stump remained. For me as a child it was the greatest toy in world.........