The Googly-Eyed Tree

for Odin, Oscar, Jax and Persy

 

The googly-eyed tree

is something to see

though not very tall

I seem to recall.

 

With a trunk whisper grey

and branches that fray

when the winter wind blows

and its sap barely flows.

 

In summer its leaves

quiver gently on the breeze 

and its canopy, so bold

is a sight to behold.

 

When the warm sun shines down

and illuminates its crown

its roots reach down deep

to water it will reap.

 

When fall comes around

it's samaras flutter down

after just a short flight

to the ground for the night.

 

But you'll never forget

its best feature yet

and the perfect disguise

are its googly-eyes!