a tree trunk is …
old dirt road, etched
in rain, carved by wind;
ancient faces, wise ones
sharing their thoughts
without words;
wounds, some healed,
some doors still opened
battles we can’t comprehend;
brittle armor, coat,
invisible arms protecting
Tree’s soft strong heart;
a tree trunk is
the road not taken
but should be.
(P.S. a second try at interpeting certain thoughts/visions)
Trees really do have stories to tell and if we just take the time to look at them, we can read those stories.