The Tree
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I wandered down that lonely road
I follow every day
Littered with tears and cookie crumbs
On the ground along the way.

I come to an old familiar bush
It whipped and cut me so
Why does this bush dislike me?
I guess I'll never know.

I walk down the road some more
Come to an old black bird
It calls me names and spits on me
I guess it's what I deserve.

Walking down the road again
Now my head hangs low
I happen upon an unfamiliar tree
It tells me "stay, don't go..."

I look up with fear and uncertainty
But soon I am at ease
I smile up at you, the tree
And fall down on my knees.

I am weak from all the hatred
weak from all the pain
You extend your branch to pick me up
And shelter me from the rain.

You hold me tight and hug me
Make me feel squishy inside
Gaining a smile and losing my fear
I kissed you and I cried.

To stay with you forever
I had to become a tree
With my feet in the dirt as roots
Together we will always be.

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