In these leaves
A deep pink shines
Its veins spread wide
Life runs through
Each branch above ground
Looking up towards the sun
Itr broad trunk
Filled with wrinkles
Many rings hid inside
Signs of years growing strong
So many winds have crossed its path
So many rains have flooded and dried
Standing strong not bowing down
Growing and grieving as time goes by
A new ring and wrinkle for this year
Its roots so deep and yet tangled
Some can see so many I cannot
Breath of life since its first days
Foundation to keep its trunk upright
In search of new stars
Other trees all around
Their leaves shaking hands
Their roots sharing soil
The essence of it all
This is who I am
This is how I grew
News winds and rain shall come
My roots and trunk will conquer
A new wrinkle for this year
Standing strong not bowing down
This is me
Growing still