A palm tree planted itself
many years ago
on the edge of our yard
and now it has grown maybe 20 feet high
with big beautiful green and brown fronds
hanging down.
It provides shelter for so many birds
– mockingbirds, finches and
even an occasional Oriole —
who alight on it and sing
in the early morning light.
The palm tree is an oasis of life
in a tough desert world and
I am grateful it chose us
for its home.
Love the theme of this poem. The message of life thriving in a desert world is really beautiful!
Thank you!
Love this poem and agree with tammibelko! I love that this line can have both a literal and figurative meaning:
‘in a tough desert world’
Thank you, Cristy!
I like this ray of hope
“The palm tree is an oasis of life
in a tough desert world”
Oh thanks Susan. It IS a ray of hope!