I stand in strength
and verdant wonder
for I am planted
sure and deep
My prayers like roots
seek out their Mother
nourished in earth
my heart they keep
I stand in sun
and rain soaked mornings
and when the storm
puts me to test
Still do I shelter
those who need me
who seek my shade
to give them rest
I stand in awe
of sky above me
and humbly bow
to paths below
I greet the winds
with arms wide open
and whisper welcome
to the snow
I stand in dark
and silent moments
Nothing to see
Nothing to hear
For in the love
of my Creator
I am secure
there is no fear
I stand in hope
through all life’s seasons
and as years cycle
round and round
Always to Christ
my branches reaching
In Wisdom’s clay
my roots are bound.
