To Stay

Afraid, I've seen lightning and I've
felt giant drops of life quenching rain
I stand tall watching as the sun disappears
knowing it will be back again
I've felt the pitter patter of scared
leaves rusting between shaking hands
and tails chasing tails
as I bend my bow to show
my strength and resilience
I've held my ground in a swirling wind
and give shelter to all my friends
climb on up but hang on tight
swing from my mightiest of limbs
I'll be here beside you growing with the day
held tight in memories you can always share
filling hearts with smiles in his presence
allowing generations to come, to share, to stay