The Tree of We

The Tree of We

I don't want to be
a splinter, one who
gets under your
skin and irritates you,
but rather I wish to
be your tree

The one you want to
lean on when your
feeling tired or just
need a little support

The "place" you go to seek
shelter from life's storms

The "solid" in your life,
the one who will stand
beside you, yet be able
to sway in the breeze,
bending as we need to
when life's challenges
come our way

I want to be your roots,
anchored firm and strong,
our branches full of new
growth as time takes us
in new directions, one,
entwined

I want to be your tree,
'til all the sunsets have
passed, standing strong,
together, enjoying forevermore

Lynn West
(c) 2012