The outline of trees
emerge
from the dark of night
branches
patterns
in the morning light
towering above
grace
the skies
trees
put down their roots
reach
arms to heavens
pray to the sun
the rain
the very nutrients
in the soil
home to birds
light green in spring
turned to dark
winter
ready for the coats of snow
the trees rise
steady
marking time
in seasons
celebrate
the growth
in rings
in the changing sky
as the sun rises
through trees
praying to the new day
for peace
for fresh air
and warm fires
and family
cozy
content
home
we are all
in the prayers
of trees
exhale
and breath in
oxygen
the breath of trees
is prayer
for seasons
for light
for the sun rising
on a world at peace.