The Tree of Life

Visited Bahrain a few years ago and took the drive to the "tree of life" It struck me odd that there was nothing there but a small fence around it. Truly in the middle of nowhere though. Submitted for the Landscapes and Towns Contest. The Tree of Life Secluded, alone in the midst of the sand On top of a mound in a desolate land Sits a single mesquite, a fabled old tree How it survives and thrives is a mystery There’s no water around for its roots to find But there it stands tall and boggles the mind It’s forlorn location, a quiet repose Provides shade from hot sun with green hanging boughs Isolated from all, not even a sign To indicate it’s role in the annals of time This Tree of Life as the stories are told Is all that remains of the Eden of old