Lessons From Nature

This tree we lean upon

has survived for

five hundred years

so we rest and take a

moment to listen and to learn

secrets

of survival and of longevity

This tree we lean upon

has survived for

five hundred years

Tossed and toppled to the

ground

This tree fought to survive

casting roots along it's sides

to embrace the earth which

gives us all sustaining life.

written by Pauline March 21, 2007