The Gathering Tree

Gather ‘round my friends
Gather ‘round this tree
She has a story to tell us
Not just for you but me

She’s been here for awhile
She stands tall, and firm and strong
She’s been through many seasons
The winds have come and gone

She’s seen the snow of winter
And the muggy summer dawn
She’s been a bit neglected
Her limbs are overgrown

She reaches for the heavens
But her roots run far and deep
She has a message for you now
So come and take a seat

She wants to share her wisdom
What she wishes for you to see
She wants you to look within yourself
Don’t follow the floating leaf

Inside your heart is the answer
The knowledge which you seek
A tree doesn’t seem to be moving
But she’s growing underneath

Don’t run from the heartache
Don’t be afraid of the pain
Every storm cloud has a gift
The rainbow comes after the rain

Lift your eyes and stand up tall
Put your face into the wind
Place your feet upon the ledge
Don’t be afraid to dive in

Look within the shadows
Dive into the deep
Grab the gift she has for you
And return back to your feet

You see, my lovely child…
We all will face some trouble
Become burdened and distressed
But if we stare it in the face
It’s there we’ll find some rest