We Never Seem To Be Apart Poem by Manonton Dalan

leaf springs from crack of stone
reaching out but left alone
spared by footsteps passing
growing everyday, not knowing

slowly pushing it’s surrounding
nobody seems to notice; amazing
rerouted path to make a shade
people look up; not a word said

mute were hearts that wander
deaf were ears that litter
tree has taken a road
still nobody ever understood

leaves whistling melodies
flowers enticing honeybees
fruits fall for critters delight
ground moves in silent night

when dawn ends to shining east
insects on branches birds feast
nesting to feed their young again
true gift to upcoming spring

so thick can’t see ribbons of rays
pale darkness swaying with breeze
punctuated by spider diving stunts
chasing hoppers as well as ants

canopy for lives, lovely place
to nurture young to respect space
which brings harmony to roots and hearts
like we are, we never seem to be apart