planted
This poem was inspired by thoughts I had while staring at a tree one day. With many things going wrong in my life, I admired its stability.
i stood in awe…
such artistry
and intelligence
a product of great patience:
you withstood it all
your trunk reported many years lived
and many seasons seen
when it was time to Fall
you shed leaves on time
in humble acceptance of the times
and when the time came
you let life Spring forth
and grew new ones
to celebrate the new season
a new beginning
you inspired me
to adapt to my life’s seasons
when winds blew
you just danced
as worries flew
away with the wind
i watched you sway
this way and that
your leaves rustled
as you confidently held on
to the weight of your life
and then night fell
but you did not cower
or hide away from dark times
you stood tall
just as though the sun
was still shining bright
rain fell
but you did not complain when it poured
you embraced water’s life-giving qualities
it became apparent to me that
nothing could move you
you were not only down to Earth
but you were rooted too
and that’s what i wanted:
to be planted
© Innocent Mwatsikesimbe