Tree

the tree sucks water through roots and branches releasing vapours into air before rain. the tree grows

leaves greening up towards sun and reddening and falling before regrowth. the tree inhales carbon exhales oxygen and I Inhale oxygen exhale carbon. trachea and bronchi

mirror branches and twigs.

we dance our dance

of life. the tree

and I find peace

in dancing stillness at

the heart of cycling

days seasons and years.

dropping ego

like leaves

to earth

raising joy

like vapour

to sky.

sustaining life like oxygen

To air. knowing all

without knowing. there is

only now.

Hilary Cremin