By Andrew Ryan
Submitted by drew1977
Date: 2002 Oct 03
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Standing Tall

I have lost one source of life

- My heart.

Without it I will shrivel and weep.

I will drop my leaves and stop growing

But only until I receive the light and

Warmth to continue growing again.

When that time comes I will spread my

branches, dig my roots into the ground

and reach for the stars.

My trunk will grow strong,

My limbs taut.

And I will once again hold the world,

Under my limbs.

I will protect everyone and everything

And once again stand tall.