THE TREE

THE TREE

The tree

Grew from a seedling be

At first a seed from falling fruit

Tenderly growing its first green shoot

A twig it stretched to become a seedling

Becoming stronger, taller stretching

In the spring it grew blossom

Then one year grew fruit upon

Spring came and summer too

Autumn and winter time just flew

The fresh green buds opened and un curled

Rich dark green leaves grew and unfurled

Then came autumn imparting a red hue

Still the tree grew and grew

Icy frosts chilled

Bent its branches in the wind

Bare and cold winter came

But tall it stood just the same

We can learn from the tree

Life didn't faze it, carried on regardlessly

Nor could it hide nor run away

But rooted to the spot it had to stay

Yet it carried on regardlessly

So much had it been though it's history

Cycles came and cycles went

Some were good and others weren't

But it had the tenacity to carry on

As a result it grew tall and strong

As this is how it could be for you and me

Take 'a leaf'  out of the book of the tree.

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