August 21 - Trees

trees, steady and unyielding
they learn to weather the storm
with deliberate, flexible bending
but yet they keep their form

strong winds persist day and night
howling, rustling, screaming
but still, the tree stands aright
its foundation bold, unmoving

the rain descends, testing its will
and threatens the trees resolve
and yet the tree somehow stands still
not only still, but tall