tree of life

standing
with open arms
tree of life
silent
in the universe
tree of life

being a teacher
you're naturally handing out gifts
but you've taken it further
than numbers and words

feeding the children
icons of summer
from your daylit
handknit

sweater
with red red apples
a blackbird's baritone
scent of yellow
feel of blue
a secret route through green

in the daytime
in your daylight sweater
you're feeding the children
colours and music
nutrients building
their imagining muscles

at night
with your day mind asleep
you're standing
in the cold starry sky

standing
with open arms
tree of life
silent
in the universe
tree of life



Vera Kelgart  (with tabular 'sleeper')  2010