forgotten.

I am a tree

A strong tall palm tree

A slight curve to my trunk

Beautiful, large leaves fanning from my body

I am on an island.

Alone, the only tree

Risen from hot white sand

Surrounded by cool blue waves

Many come to me

Voyagers tired from sea

I attract them with my leaves

Cool shade cool breeze

I nurture them

Providing what they need

I take the hot sun on my shoulders

So they don't have to

I share with them the fruit I have

Drip water from my leaves

Fan them protect them

And I relish the feeling

But a hurricane has come

No one comes to visit me now

No one venures the waters in a storm

Why would I expect them to come

To take care of me

To protect me from the winds

To keep me strong

So that I am not uprooted and thrown to sea

I am used to this

forgotten

Im okay, Ill be fine

My base is strong, my roots deep

I don't need anyone.

Right?

I can support myself

Ill be okay like I always am