The Special Tree

The Special Tree

Curling over in lashing winds

Protecting humans

Against the never ending harsh weather

Standing tall, Rocking side to side

Holding precious children inside

While listening to tieke chirping in sunshine

Waving around like a octopus in thunder

Sprinkling its angry flowers all over wet covered ground

The wind swishing the seeds around wet grass

Making them cry for their mum

Laughing away in soft breezes

While listening to people tell stories

In their kiwi summer clothes

Children gathering on the roots on christmas night

While grandparents share their traditional stories

During clear or rain

Children star gazing and slowly drifting off to sleep

Thinking about the pohutukawa tree

Children think about how thick roots stick up

Leading their way towards the big brown trunk

Branches guide its path

Towards red spiky flowers sitting in the tree

While stunning green leaves surround the special Pohutukawa tree

By Caitlyn Hamilton