Master Of The Tree

Master Of The Tree

The Boy looked up at a tree
He noticed branches very high
With the thought that I cannot reach them.
If I climb them then I will fall.
Then I will get hurt and cry.

The Boy saw darkness on the ground
When he took a glance quickly
It resembled a monster
As he ran pass quickly
The boy yelled, “ do not grab me”.
He realized this was only a shadow of the tree.
So he laughed as he thought the branches were giant arms.

He noticed his shadow with the tree.
Now he said ,“ I am master of the tree”.
He walked on the branches below.
His footsteps climbed the shadow.

While flapping his arms he was bird.
It feels like I am up high on the branches.
The boy feels so absurd.
He realized this tree is so much fun.
I love the shadows in the sun.

Margaret Harrison