I live inside your shell
sheltered and safe from all outside
your veins once sent life from the soil\'s deep well
to emerald green, whose crown, in sun did abide
Having sucked the strength from the ground
with descending roots that griped the earth
ages of light transformed, now in rings abound
In a mighty oak\'s womb I await daily birth
From your aged creaking cracks, comes a lullaby
Instead of water, out of the soul\'s well, you absorb my tears
A protective mother, all threats you nullify
With walls of years you shield me from looming fears
From a cold hecatomb, your skeleton warms me
The beauty of your grain adorns my humble abode
your spirit of sacrifice lingers and will immortal be
I feel your life force, comforting me at the end of my road