Saturday 22 June 2013




The old man of the Forest

From huge spreading roots of this mighty tree
to the rubbery bark stretching up towards the sun
from the ground level to the very tips of its branches
this magnificent tree stands proud for everyone

taking its life force straight from Mother Earth
the awesome tree has stood for hundreds of years
supporting such a diversity of life
living out their lives until death appears

rising up high to the top of the canopy
spreading its laden branches for all to see
forming a corridor across the forest
allowing animals to travel in safety

this wonderful old man of the forest
stands tall for everyone to aspire to
home for so many insects and animals
it`s grown up to be loved by me and you!



I was reading  a National Geographical magazine and a photo of a Rain Forest tree made me think, 
We can not afford to lose these wonderful trees,  This poem  tries to describe it.




© Lis Bull 2013

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