As another ring materialises
on my trunk,
a gentle reminder to be
kind to myself
helps me stay anchored.
Life can be tough.
Sometimes even the humble things
can hollow you out.
I take nourishment
from the simple pleasures:
a movie night.
a sip of gin.
A tree can only be as strong
as the forest that surrounds it.
Hands in the dirt,
I nurture my family,
my pillars of strength,
and keep our jungle green.
The challenges we face
only make our roots grow deeper.
While my gnarled branches
reach toward the sun,
I know I have my
little family
by my side.
About the Creator
Sandy Gillman
I’m a mum to a toddler, just trying to get through the day. I like to write about the ups and downs of parenting. I hope you’ll find something here to laugh, relate to, and maybe even learn from. Author of Whispers in Your Mind
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