The Rejoicing Tree

With arms outstretched towards the sun
All-Hallowed is his name,
the tree that took the time to look
beyond all hardship and pain.

His branches may have fallen
and his roots are so sore
from holding on so dearly
to Mother Earth's core,

but with arms protruding
and leaves that are falling
he gestures
towards the sun

through which he is remade.