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by David Knape

I am old
as I can be
yet I weathered all
wind and rain and fire

my skin is rough as a cob
my hair is thinning

my arms are weak
yet I still live on
seeing my children
have children
populating

spreading joy

I want to live another 200 years
I want to keep growing

so you can come see me
hug me
sing to me

tell me how much you love me
do not cut me
do not burn me
protect me as I stand
an icon for the ages

I hold your history in my rings
look up to me

I am Sequoia

waiting in the forest
for you to come marvel.

© d.knape March 15, 2021
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