We Are as Tall as Trees - POEM of the MONTH!

We Are as Tall as Trees
 
How many would say
they are as tall as a tree?
Wittingly or otherwise,
it is a question for the ages,
and one not to be forgotten.
In truth, it depends
upon the type of tree. The Redwood
overshadows the Spruce
and the Fir; the Eucalyptus 

towers in its own brittle pride,
and to some the Bonsai 

eclipses them all in appeal.
Although trees are ancient,
they all face the sun;
all are subject to fire.
 
As lips seek out water
to quench thirst,
so do the roots of trees –
so does the soul for the eternal.
The wind whispers
the answer to each branch, but
only heard by the core of its rings.
And to the Mustard seed
which passes to the next generation
the eternal will thrive.

"Trees in the wind II, Lomond Hills"
by euan1234 is licensed under CC BY 2.0.

All will face seasons
of joy and grief; 

but sun, water, and wind
strengthen the roots
and provide shade to others in need.
 
The wind bends limbs to bow
and seek out the water;
For it is only then,
we are as tall as trees.

~

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