I am a tree-hugger. When I was a kid, I climbed them a lot, and felt protected by them. When I grew a little older and discovered the symbiotic relationship between people and trees (O2 and CO2) it fascinated me, and made them seem even more alive to me.
Because I was thinking about trees today, I dug up an old poem I wrote when I was 14. It may be a little cheesy, but it makes me happy.
My secret place
It seems these knobby handles
were put here just for me
The leafy frames of green and brown
make windows for to see
the wonders of my little world around
both flow'r and bee
All viewed from my cherished kingdom
high, inside a tree
This picture is a repost but I just love it
