Oh tree
within your branches we’d play
in your shadow we’d lay
shielded from the summer sun
you were there when we wanted to swing
behind you we sat when crying
or hid just for fun
into your bark we’d carve
the initials of lovers, now gone
and still you stood strong
you waved your branches in anger
at the wind and storm who scared us away
we were back before long
under you, our pets laid to rest
with you, childhood was blessed
around you, together we’d run
now your branches are bare
we’d hear them sigh, you are so dry
rest now, dear tree, your work is done
Dave Z'Art 