The roots spread
Claiming home
At the surface
And unseen depths
Creating balance
Against unknown storms
The roots hold fast
For strong limbs
Upstretched arms
That find the sun
The towering height
That reaches from the depth
The roots hold history
The foundation
That has built our story
And they remain
Long after we leave
One world for another
The roots carry life
Again and again
Through ages and moments
A memory
A wish
A promise for tomorrow – Caroline A. Slee
I love that photo! It was such a nice accompaniment to your poem.