Give me a Tree

Some say they would love to fly

To touch the sky

But I don’t think you need wings to get there

To fly is to be at the mercy of the wind

That blows in every direction all at once

I would rather climb a tree

One with roots anchoring them deep 

A thick trunk that tells the tale of generations before me

Green leaves shade me 

when I am too tired to keep reaching

Sturdy branches hold firm underneath me 

when I need a place to rest

They are strong and anchored 

but have never stopped growing

Extending to the sky

Birds fly through the air with no limit or restraint

But they make their nest in a trusty tree

One that is a safe haven when the sky is too vast

And the wind is too strong

They go out and explore the horizon

But the tree never uproots and walks away 

It is always right where they left it

Tall and strong, never bowing in defeat

The sky is nice for a moment

The clouds are pretty but can never be claimed

No creature makes its home in the sky

Give me a tree to climb

One that has stood the test of time

One that will nudge me toward heights

But never leave me suspended

A firm foundation when the wind blows too strong

Give me a tree

With roots run deep

One that will never be moved