I think of the trees and how simply they let go, let fall the
riches of a season, how without grief (it seems) they can let go and go
deep into their roots for renewal and sleep.
I think that I shall never
see
a poem as lovely as a tree.
a poem as lovely as a tree.
"How can I do what you say," asked the child, "and still be
me?"
"Look at me," said the tree. "I bend in the wind, droop in the
rain. Yet I always remain myself, a tree.""Look at me," said the man. "I can't change.""Look at me," said the tree. "I change every season from green to
brown to green again, from bud to flower to fallen leaf. Yet I always
remain myself, a tree.""I can't love anymore," said the woman. "With my love, I have
given away all that I am.""Look at me," said the tree. "There are robins in my branches,
owls in my trunk, moss and ladybugs living on my bark. They may take what
I have, but not what I am."
Whether we know
it or not, we are like the tree. Only our pride hangs on to a false sense
of self, wanting to keep everything, refusing to follow advice or orders.
What we do doesn't matter; how we do it is what
counts.
All I Need To
Know About Life
I Learned
From Trees
It's
important to have roots.
In today's complex world, it pays to branch out.
Don't pine away over old flames.
If you really believe in something, don't be afraid to go out on a limb.
Be flexible so you don't break when a harsh wind blows.
Sometimes you have to shed your old bark in order to grow.
If you want to maintain accurate records, keep a log.
To be politically correct, don't wear firs.
Grow where you're planted.
It's perfectly okay to be a late bloomer.
Avoid people who would like to cut you down.
Get all spruced up when you have a hot date.
If the party gets boring, just leaf.
You can't hide your true colors as you approach the autumn of your life.
It's more important to be honest than poplar.
In today's complex world, it pays to branch out.
Don't pine away over old flames.
If you really believe in something, don't be afraid to go out on a limb.
Be flexible so you don't break when a harsh wind blows.
Sometimes you have to shed your old bark in order to grow.
If you want to maintain accurate records, keep a log.
To be politically correct, don't wear firs.
Grow where you're planted.
It's perfectly okay to be a late bloomer.
Avoid people who would like to cut you down.
Get all spruced up when you have a hot date.
If the party gets boring, just leaf.
You can't hide your true colors as you approach the autumn of your life.
It's more important to be honest than poplar.
Author Sally Deems-Mogyordy of Sheffield Lake, Ohio.
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