He planted a tree
For his daughter to know
That just like it
She would grow
He cared for each
With a love so strong
The tree and the girl
The seeds he’d sown
Side by side
He dreamed they’d grow
But, sadly, those futures
He’d never know
Next to the tree
The girl still stands
Reflecting on the gifts
From her father’s hands
Though time has taken
His voice, his face
The tree, like his love,
Remains in place
