Observations of a Tree
Oct 28, 2024
The tree began to form
after the fire
filled a forest with rage
a rage that destroyed
a rage that germinated a seed
turning green in a field of ash
the tree only grew healthier
through the hail
the hail beating down
the hail tearing away the dead limbs
that weren’t firmly fastened to the trunk
the strength of a tree can only be seen
as it stands
as it sways
in the world of wind trying
to pull it down
