Oak
What do you see
When you look at me?
Do you see a lovely rose?
No, for I may be lovely for looks,
But my scent is not so sweet.
Perhaps a dry cactus?
Close but not quite. In extreme
Circumstances I am cowardice.
The withered Oak?
Yes, this is me
Remembering happy times,
When I was lush,
When I was proud of the girl in the mirror.
When I was loved.
When I could love.