My Palm Tree - A Friend Indeed Poem by Okim Otu

When the rain is gone
And the land is drained
When leaves are withered
And trees struggle to stay alive
Oh! Then my palm tree sprouts
It lively branch to give me shade

When plants feed on food reserved
And flowers fall to sunlight scorch
Then oh! Then my palm tree bears
Hefty fruits that gladden my heart

You brought me hope
In desperate times
You showed you are reliable
In time of need
Oh! my palm tree
I admired your kindly quest.