Poem: Poetree

May this poem help you ground yourself every time you hear it? "Poetree" was first shared on my 2003 album "Venus (to Earth)," and became one of my most requested poetry performances, over the years. It offers the listener a chance to reflect on nature, family, and the wisdom of trees, while walking or glancing out the window.
What or who does this poem remind you of? It represents different things to different people. It is my hope that this visualization helps you shake limb or two and reminds you to breathe, as you please.

Transcript

That tree, That tree over there you see, That tree it keeps whispering knowledge to me. It's a mover and a shaker, But grounded by its maker that tree. I can see that its roots are long, Sapped sweeter than a love song. How many lifetimes has it seen? I know the weather must have been mean because that tree knows my name and it knows my rhyme, But it has no measure for time. Only respect to seasons as it grows. That tree knows when to let go is when the wind blows. Wait a minute, You can't see. You can't see the forest because of the tree. Well, Take a step back with me because I don't want you to miss the beauty of this big family. And as we move in closer again, You will see that there is beauty and that there is family inside that tree. Several species finding comfort from birds to ants, Squirrels, And even a pesky flea. And without the production of roots, Raindrops, And leaves. Um, Listen. I listen when that tree speaks to me. That tree over there, You see. It tells me to spread my branches and shake my leaves. Inhale this gift of oxygen and breathe.