Two trees grew side by side
\nnourished by the same soil
\ntheir roots intertwining slowly
\nyear after year.<\/p>\n
Two trees who as their trunks widened grew taller and taller
\nshading each other from the harsh heat of the sun
\nsheltering each other from the harsh winds of the storms
\nleaves and twigs falling mixed on the ground.<\/p>\n
Limb in limb growing
\nroot reaching root
\nsolid on their own
\ntogether two trees.<\/p>\n
(For Philip.)<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Two trees grew side by side nourished by the same soil their roots intertwining slowly year after year. Two trees who as their trunks widened grew taller and taller shading each other from the harsh heat of the sun sheltering … Continue reading