i feed the tree that’s inside of me

the sapling has grown and weathered many storms

because it was early on imparted to me

i am the only one who can feed my tree

the food for the tree doesn’t come from me

it comes from a source introduced to me

my Mother and Father said it was a source i needed to seek

if i were to grow strong and feed my tree

the tree has been shaped by good decisions and bad, friends that turned to enemies and enemies that turned out to be friends

at times i have been forced to trim the tree and other times i trimmed it willingly

but as time has passed the roots still hold firm to the values and lessons i have learned

and until the Power i choose to call God decides to take me on my final ride

i will do what has become second nature to me

i will continue to feed my tree