Take life by the short straw
Shake the tree see what falls
If it’s apple cores, save the pips for another day
Plant them when the time is right
Never hide your face from the light
Dance under rainbows
Bless the rain that sent you colour
Count your days with great delight
Send love out to catch the waves
Shake the tree a second time
Star might fall to light your way
To bring back dreams from yesterday
If still, you find no delight
Shake the tree with all your might
Until it gives all from sheer fright…
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