The Trees and the walkway
( Original Poem ) Rising above and beyond obstacles — compromised but still full-fledged nevertheless
The Trees and the walkway ( Poem ) :
the walkway is constructed regardless of the growth of The Trees.
It was trampled upon before
and still is.
It came into an existence of no will, no goal, no growth,
Only additions, repairs or reconstructions…
Without consultations or consents.
The Trees grow regardless of the construction of the walkway.
They were growing before;
and had hopes to grow straight.
They are still growing now;
Just that no longer, and lost any, hopes to be completely straight
They had been growing and enduring through the entire construction…
the walkway may eventually be overwhelmed with,
Or even consumed by The Trees' vengeful growth.
The favor is returned, without consultation or consent too.
The Trees bend their way as they had, and thus want, to.
They survive, thrive, and even flourish…
In their new and own unique shapes, no longer resent…
They stand bent but proud
Even if not many may have noticed
Aw Ke Shen, 30 Oct 2022