"A Shade Tree" (Entry 1)

There is no world beyond the shade tree,
beneath its branches lies the hopes and dreams of
all who lean on sturdy trunk.

There is no where else you'd rather be.
(no else to be)

All else forgotten as to climb and perch,
to try to reach the up most leaves.
Ne'er making, ne'er stretching to

The sun. Is warm, but never burns.
The rain. Refreshes, but never drenches.

There is no extremes, just the place of perfect being.
Protection. Loving. Belonging.
To embrace and be embraced.

All as it should be
Beneath the shaded tree.