grace

she lives to give

she lives to die

her graces free

well given to you and I

her shade in summer

brings comfort and joy

her wood builds shelter

in winter from those winds that could

if they would

chill us to the bone

she burns so bright

with a flame so warm with might

a promise of heat on a winter night

her leaves of color

say goodbye to summer

and welcome the fall

for one and all

yet here she stands

majestic and grand

here she gives a grace so free

for you and me

shall we be

or not

shall we accept the grace freely given

let us then know that all is forgiven

when a heart carved on her bark

says, i love you.

 

Done