The Forgotten Tree

In the dusk

I lay still

Where l once stood tall but now l am…

Burnt and black all over

But no one knows l am here 

Forgotten…

Lost

As l glimpse a look 

All l see 

In the distance is

Burning flames that roar 

Coming closer to me 

Like a predator prowling for food

I wish l was a big strong tree

Like l used to be

I can’t run, can’t move

Can’t do anything to help

I’m just stuck here on the ground

Laying still