“THE FONDEST WISH FOR A GIVING ROLE. ” a poem, based on Shel Silverstein’s “The Giving Tree.”

“THE FONDEST WISH FOR A GIVING ROLE. ” a poem, based on Shel Silverstein’s “The Giving Tree.”

I don’t want to, (pause)
Be “TheBoy;” (pause)
I want to Be,

The one who gives and shows kind love; that is: The Giving Tree,

But Something hits me pretty hard, and TheBoy then I become,
And I get mad and feel so weak and then I’m just a bum,

Who takes advantage of the kindnesses of GoodTrees in my town,

And[Also]Overseas there are many trees;

as a boy, I wear a frown
Because I see myself As The Boy exploiting lovely trees;

They’re so beautiful in kind Sacrifice;

I beg The Heavens, please:

Whatever it takes.

Please let me give and lovingly do.

I’m sure The Boy role must be played, but I wish to give to YOU,

What I can “for others, Lord,”

for

I’m des perate to feel,

That I am not Just A BIG taker,

Feeling like a heel.

Please, Dear Lord, if you can hear,

But honestly,

my fondest wish is that you might adorn,

ME with

The Role of Tree, (pause) although

sometimes I might take,

But PLEASE

let ME give much MUCH more;

From Me Can A tree You Make?

fin ♥