The Tree

the tree, the tree
called out to me
not out loud
but quietly

please, please
come here, it said
your hungry soul
must be fed

there’s nourishment
inside me to fill
your emptiness
so just be still

vitality moves through 
my trunk and leaves
touch me now
for your soul grieves

close your eyes
breathe, be calm
absorb my energy’s 
healing balm