planted

i stood in awe…
such artistry
and intelligence
a product of great patience:
you withstood it all

your trunk reported many years lived
and many seasons seen

when it was time to Fall
you shed leaves on time
in humble acceptance of the times

and when the time came
you let life Spring forth
and grew new ones
to celebrate the new season

a new beginning

you inspired me
to adapt to my life’s seasons

when winds blew
you just danced
as worries flew
away with the wind

i watched you sway
this way and that
your leaves rustled
as you confidently held on
to the weight of your life

and then night fell
but you did not cower
or hide away from dark times
you stood tall
just as though the sun
was still shining bright

rain fell
but you did not complain when it poured
you embraced water’s life-giving qualities

it became apparent to me that
nothing could move you
you were not only down to Earth
but you were rooted too

and that’s what i wanted:
to be planted