Life is like a Tree

Life is like a tree,

You get to choose the type.

You can be a grand old acorn,

With fruits that’s full and ripe.

Your life has many seasons,

That affect your growing tree.

In the warmth of every Summer,

Your life grows along with ease.

In Autumn, your moods might change,

Like the varied coloured leaves.

And in Winter, you’re left quite bare,

While you struggle in the breeze.

You need the hope of Spring,

God’s gift of sunshine bright.

His Word is the water that’s needed,

To help you reach new heights.

Are you growing many seeds and fruit?

Are your roots down deep and firm?

Do you offer up your branches,

Or is your life full of woodworm?

Is your wood trunk firm or weak?

What are you making of your life?

Are you a flimsy pine or a valuable teak?

Does your tree hold firm in strife?

Stand tall, stand firm,

Accept it when God prunes,

For this allows new shoots to grow,

So your life won’t end in ruins.

Raise up your branches with praise,

Offer up your many fruits,

Give some shelter to the weary,

As you strengthen up your roots.

Join together in life’s forest,

For each tree does have its purpose.

We must learn our unique nature,

To become a towering fortress.