a poem

know your trees, say hello to the Oak
acknowledge the kindness of everyday folk
learn the legend of the Hawthorn and listen to birds
and never underestimate the power of words
don’t take it too seriously, smile, it’s okay
treat yourself daily and don’t lose the urge to play
be a bit weird and laugh at yourself
remember that love is bigger than wealth
talk to yourself, be your own best friend
accept you’ll be the only one left at the end
cause no harm, run free, be wild
never ever desert your inner child
watch clouds, see stories everywhere you go
there is peace and mystery in the everyday flow
of rivers and streams and winds through the trees
and don’t forget to plant seeds for butterflies and bees
be soft, be gentle, be nothing but kind
go barefoot, hug trees, because there isn’t much time
be true to yourself, reject all that is fake
more importantly of all, there must always be cake