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I wish I’d grow up a lovely tree,

You would sit under my cool shade

To rest your weary body.

  

I wish I’d grow up a healthy tree,

Bear fruits and nourish you

I’d give myself entirely.

 

 I wish I’d grow up a sturdy tree,

People would build houses from my branches.

Your refuge, I would be glad to be.

 

 I wish I’d grow up a seasoned tree,

Bridges and light posts will rise from me.

I’d be along the road to light your way.

 

I wish I’d grow up a fine tree,

Pages would be made from my fibers ~

Books, letters, notes, songs , poetry.

 

 I am a seed for the moment,

Wishes, and dreaming of a full life

The morning will change me.

  

I wish I’d grow up a parent tree.

Thousands of seeds would spring from me.

Seeds metamorphose to homes of love.

 

 

I will be your shelter, eternally.

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