A tad better

Reaching far and wide,
like our politicians—trees;
except, constructive.

The elders

Shrivelling over time,

crippling under the world’s weight—

the ageing, the tree.

Gladly unaware,
defiantly-crooked trees—
sometimes like people.

Though ever alone,
basking in nature’s shadow
you’re never lonely.

A sidewalk blossom,
encouraging the walker,
in canine’s absence.