Trees
Trees
Tallest of trees stand, sentinels, as if touching the sky
Reaching out, each branch, every limb, oh so very high
Species of every kind, vying for what nature will provide
Sunlight, rain, seasons changing, renderings glorified
Growing from a seedling, nature takes her time
Some trees take an eternity to reach their prime
Some grow so very quickly, but lifecycle so short
Some fall prey to foul weather, roots cannot support
Refuge to many creatures, many species of birds
Giving shelter, a safe hiding place for many herds
Cleaning the air we breathe, for the benefit of all
Giving all she can, all of her life, till the day she falls
Standing, gazing upward upon nature’s wondrous feat
Growing ever so strong and tall, a lifetime to complete
All of the branches, the leaves reach out, giving sanctuary
Protection from the elements, shade, to us the beneficiary
Standing tall within the forest, or singularly in a still field
Deepest within solemn landscapes, where no man revealed
Serene dance within the winds, as if touched by god’s hand
These still giants stand forevermore, guardians of the land
Copyright © Charlie Baker | Year Posted 2020
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