Like a Tree

Transfixed beside you In a thought that hung I stopped at the crossroad beside you to belong Seasons came and swept by fall turned me to gold cold winds bared my soul I remained in stories yet untold Loyal to the core under stars be-jeweled then young and vibrant I stand now old, wrinkled Un-swayed by the words which tempted my faith to falter I stood for the beloved that stood not beside me at