A Rootless Tree
Dedication: To my mom, Pauline, who gave me the spark to write the Rootless Tree…..
A Rootless Tree
I have a tree that has no roots
Although it keeps growing in my yard
It stands big and tall and seems full of life
Yet is hollowed and somewhat scarred
My hopes have been high
That it will one day bloom
I should clear the space
And begin making room
For what I really need
Is to get a brand new tree
One that is filled with growth
To take root in the ground firmly
That rootless tree
Will be hard to let go of
It has been around so long
My heart holds a glow of love
The new strong rooted tree
Will be one to grow a lifetime
To burst with many blossoms
That will flow like wind chimes
I will keep the rootless hollow tree
On the side for the precious memories
The planted new tree of oxygen branches
Will be bringing a brand new breath of ease
Florence McMillian (Flo)
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