Ode to a tree



Trees mean the world to me.
You can always count on their individuality.
Trees with their branches that extend out forever.
And roots so grounded they can storm any weather.
The shade they provide us is simply divine.
When the day is at it's peak and so is the sunshine.
To sit underneath and feel at peace.
Just gives my soul it's needed release.
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Submitted by honey1570 on August 26, 2014

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Scheme AABBCCDD
Closest metre Iambic pentameter
Characters 340
Words 64
Stanzas 1
Stanza Lengths 8

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