The Tree of Life

Just as sorrow impelled us to the darkest of places
a spark of hope was planted
It brought lorikeets to sing for us
Providing flowers for possums to devour
It presented us with guidance out of the unilluminated times
Just by one simple flower
A flower of hope, support, inspiration and joy
It brought vivid memories that will be forever treasured
Then the sorrow returned - once a branch was demolished
The despair drowned us again
Until the roots were fed, and it regained power
Power through one symbolic flower