At first sight, the lonely

tree looked dead. 

A lifeless being. 

But when I touched its

crusty trunk, I felt

energy flowing

with force, like water

at the bottom of a waterfall.

It had survived

the cruel winter nights

and its freezing winds. 

Now it stands tall.

Its branches don’t have leaves

but it has the capacity

to grow them.

And when it does;

 it will give new life

to this world.