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I wish to grow into a lovely tree,

Where people could sit under my cool shade

And rest their weary minds, hearts and bodies.

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I wish to grow into a healthy tree,

So I could bear fruits and feed people

I would nourish the hungry humanity.

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I wish to grow into a sturdy tree;

People would build houses from my branches.

A shelter, a home, I would be glad to be.

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I wish to grow into a seasoned tree,

So bridges and light posts will rise from me.

I would be your road, I would light your way.

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But for now, I’m a seed. Don’t look down at me.

I maybe small, but the morn will change me.

I’m full of dreams, and life ahead of me.

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I wish to grow into a mother tree.

Thousands of seeds would come alive from me.

Seeds metamorphosed to homes of love.

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I will be your shelter, eternally.

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