Come Hither

Ode to Trees

Children of the wild
Sown eons ago
Oh how they’ve grown!
From humble souls
To greatness of a mile
Tamed by weather
Mellowed with time
Yet ageless, graceful
Standing erect
In splendid grandeur –
A fortress
Of tall sturdy pillars
Lining the halls of God
Beneath the hardened surface
Sprouts a tinge of humility
As the winds come passing
Humbled by sweet music
Amidst evergreen rustlings
Hearts soothed
Senses awakened
Among solid structures
Salvation is sought
Refuge from ravaging storms
Away from tainted lives
Lost in paradise
Peace alas!
Among these beautiful trees!

**~ Written in conjuction with the Environmental Awareness Campaign ~**

The Rebirth of Mother Nature 2004