Bright Dreams!!

I was dreaming, standing in the middle of a cold lake,

It was winter; I wondered, what purpose I had to make,

I missed hot tea, almond cookie and woollen blanket!

That moment I heard a baby bird cry, for his mother,

She was not there, must have gone to fetch food.

Then she returned, with mouthful of fresh crushed worm,

Chirped the little fella, in happiness and joy!

She came, sat on my shoulder, I wondered why?

Little fella had his lunch, I missed almond cookie even more then!

He went to sleep, in the warmth of mother’s bosom.

Soon came a blizzard, roaring like a monster,

Ready to gulp down everything in its way,

It was snow everywhere, I couldn't see anyone,

Not even the bird and the little fella, worried I was,

Determined to stand in the cold lake, I fought until I slept.

Next morning, I was woken by the baby's tweet,

Sun greeted me with its warmth, and relaxed my frozen hands!

The mother said me thanks, the baby smiled at me,

I was confused and wondered why it was? I asked her,

She said; look around, after last night very few stand and you,

My brothers and mate fell before the monster in a glorious fight!

She thanked me, for keeping the baby and her safe in their nest!

She thanked me, for my strong branches and a firm trunk,

For I hadn't been there, she wouldn't have seen the sun!

OO heavens!! Now I know, my purpose; to be in the cold lake,

I realized my strength, to stand for weak, to protect others,

I had a purpose to live, to help others live!

I ain't dream anymore, for I know who I am and for what I am,

I am a tree, standing for others, in the middle of a cold lake!!

 

 

 

 

~~ Written by a friend of mine, who prefers to be named as 'Unknown'

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