We gift one another Ample breathing space To stretch the heavens And earth between Our waists To render our thorn Incapable of harm Life as eternal summer Soft shadow of looks Cast behind us Carry the weight Of expectations Where does your caravan Take you, chasing sunsets? In our sundowning years Will we hold on Till each a feather? Strength yours to mine Tussling fine fair heads Offspring of better dreams Each day carefully measured From blink to downy rest Smiles spark inhaling Lines of chatter Cascading like glitter Observe the many watchful ways I notice your sunlight From within Bask in it
Hello my ancient friend May I place yet another Hand on your leg? Will you spill all secrets In this brief meeting? How you thrived Thousands of adoring Visitors while growing Silently, unnoticed Our footsteps heralded By birdsong We celebrate the girth Of your waist While post-luncheon Walkers remark on New year's resolutions Aimed at winding back Time and growth Of their appearance It must seem Very primitive thinking To such a wise one Of your worth
The Octopus Tree on kunanyi, Mt Wellington Tasmania
