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You are a tree in budding bloom

In the sun drink long and deep

Heed not the worm amongst your roots

The earth is yours not his to keep

And grow again, another year

Another hard won ring

Be strong outside, rough the bark

Holds soft heartwood within

You have swayed through seasons

Bent through storms

Boughs loaded down to break

In winters long and bitter cold

Took more than you should take

But in spring the light plays on your leaves

It is good to see you grow

And I wait for a chance to taste the fruit

Which holds all that you know