Trees

The ones with deep roots don't often get blown over in
storms.
Or die in times of drought.
When children climb, or swing draped over an old tire,
when lovers kiss, under their canopy of light and shadow,
trees smile.
When bugs invade or wild animals take to chewing on their
branches, they get over the damage and put forth new green
shoots.
Standing alone or in groves, trees with deep roots do more
than survive, they thrive.

I am a tree whose roots run deep..