Poetry

The Palm of Life I am a palm tree I sway in the strong Caribbean breeze My roots keep me strong and healthy Fastened to the fast moving winding whirl pool we call earth My trunk is tall and strong My leaves are attached to my trunk securely I stay in one place as nature takes its course I am glad I am stuck in this one place Then to be roaming around the island not knowing which path to follow Like a fish out of water My coconuts fall every so often, but that’s okay As they hit the wet sand with a “smack and crack” I know I will grow new ones one day They are one of a kind, just like me     I am so very glad a palm tree, is what I have chosen to be