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If I were a tree...

If I were a tree...

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Branwen Drew
May 09, 2022
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Oak Leaves, © Branwen Drew

If I were a tree,
I’d be a tall oak,
branches reaching
to ensnare
the clouds.

Tap roots grow deep,
knocking on
the door
to the deep earth.

The warming sun,
moving north,
drives th…

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