View From a Tree

Grass sways and bushes twitch and people walk and dogs run, sometimes they pee on my feet. I see airplanes soar and Frisbees fly. Bird make there home on me, squirrels use me as a jungle gym and kids swing from my limbs. I see clouds floating in space, I see cars rush past each other and I see other plants blossom. I have seen the worst storms and the sunniest days. I've felt the strongest winds and the coldest snowflakes. Ive seen picnics happen right under the shade I provide. I've seen soccer games happen in the field I live in and little league championships across the street. Ive seen pick up games and after school practices. Ive seen people fall asleep on benches because they don't have a home. I see people throw out blankets, plop down and power up there laptops to study. Ive seen people argue and scream and others Laugh and smile. Ive seen almost every human emotion while I feel none. I see my leaves turn from bright green to sun yellow till they fall off. But its okay cause they come back. I see kids run and play tag, I see them fall and scrape there thin skin. I see mothers rush to there hurt child and comfort them till the pain goes away. I see the grass get cut by the maintenance crew and sometimes they even trim me up. Ive seen small birds attempt to fly. ATTEMPT, not fly. But sooner or later they get the hang out of it and leave there nest to make there own. Ive seen festivals and parades go up and down this field every year. Ive had local bands play concerts and I get front row seats every single time. I see almost anything and everything without people even knowing it.