The Tree

Jon took this picture during Steve & Jerlene's wedding last Sat. Jon was invited. Jon was very honored, even so for this time as Jon was going there as a guest. The previous 2 times Jon was the traffic marshal. So this time, Jon was able to enjoy himself as an invited guest.

However Jon realized something on this day. A day to celebrate for the couple not necessarily was a day to rejoice for the guests. Many emotions and thoughts could be lingering around. Some rekindled precious memories, some recalled past hurts. Some looked with aspirations, some stared into blankness. Some enjoyed the company of others, some became isolated. Some felt charming, some preferred to stay away from the limelight. For Jon, he found pleasure with these trees.

If anyone asked Jon that day what was he thinking. Jon's answer was this: "To be a tree among those trees." Jon felt a little tired to be a human being. Being a human being means we were all created differently. It was the most tiring thing on earth as others looked at you with different perceptions and judgements. Our actions were a reflective of our personality. Our speech was a reflective of our character. Our appearance was a reflection of a perceived image of others as we were consious of how others look at us.

As people were busy mingering around others. Jon steered away from the crowd and admired these trees. How he wish to become one of those trees. Here's something Jon felt:

The Tree

We all look the same.
Our movement are in sync, dancing with the beat of the wind.
And we share the same burden as rain and sunshine pour on us each day.

We are always battered over by the seasons.
However we knew we all grew together in the same way.
Nothing's going to separate us as our roots reaches the same soil.

We were raised by mercy and grace.
Our leaves form a nice background with the mother nature.
We live each day knowing that we are the most fortunate of all things.

People look at us in adoration.
They admire at our beauty which bring pleasure to their eyes.
They own everything but they have nothing.

For we are trees and we live with so much joy.