Over countless floods, both big and small, she has watched all of them having a go
First roots were set many years ago, at first quite fragile, until over time they grow
Two daughters stand in support on either side.
One day, they too will be gnarled and wide.
As they watch descendants help clean the air.
For humankind benefits for those that care.
Gave birth to many sucklings over time, like any mother leaving stretchmarks and permanant scars.
With the look, weight and the size of a big elephant foot, she has no plans to move on anytime soon.
Has witnessed death while still providing opportunity of new life, secure, immovable home base.
Now sitting serenely as a grand old matriarch, totally at home, in her expanded family space.
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