The Tree Stands Tall

As the paint begins to chip
the faucets steady their drip.
The tree stands tall. 

As the floors 
they strain and creak.
Larger pipes protrude and leak.
The tree stands tall. 

As the crumbling of the walls
Dislocation in the halls.
The tree stands tall. 

Steering in the ship
Returned another trip.
The tree stands tall. 

No longer feeling weak.
Free of misery overcoming defeat.
The tree stands tall. 

Heeding of the calls.
Guided steps deter the falls.
The tree stands tall. 

~Odalys M.~