Don't Be Depressed

The Tree is your Ground
Of Joys and Pleasures
The Light is your shining Beacon
To Days of Success

But the Tree and the Light go hand in hand
Without the lush green Leaves of the Tree
The fiery Light can burn ablaze
Without the warm and radiant Light
The Tree will die from the cold Darkness

On some days
When you need more Light
Climb to the highest Branch of the Tree
Poked your head out into the Light
Feel the playful tickish sensation of the Leaves
Lightly brushing your cheek and neck
And shield your eyes from the blazing glory of the Light

On some days
When you need shade for the Light
Retreat to the bottom of the Tree
Rest your aching back on the Trunk
Soothe your sun-burned cheek under protection of the Leaves
Provide a temporary relief from the Light
Until you shall want to reach for the Light again

Dedicated to Cheryl