The Wise Old Tree
Wise Old Tree
What have you seen
What have you learned over the years
Did you see the first person to walk this land
The sadness of all those who died in wars
Who was the first to look at you in the sunset
How many couples fell in love beneath your boughs
Began their lives together
Shared gold bands with you and God as their witness
Did children tell stories of the creatures in your branches
Did they run when the wind rustled your leaves
Wise Old Tree
You have such a glorious history
A life all except you can only dream of
You are immortal
A god hiding in the forest
Keep your stories
Your secrets
Until you feel we are ready
Then we will listen and learn
And we will be better for it
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