The trees are my friends. They sway gently in the breeze, Whispering secrets of the ages, Their leaves a chorus of green delight. Under their shade I find solace, Nature’s embrace, where worries dissolve.

I listen to the rustle, the dance, Of branches reaching for the sky, A testament to resilience, Witness to yesterday’s storms, And tomorrow’s promises of sun.

In their company, I am whole, Each leaf a story, each trunk a memory, Under their watch, I breathe deep, The fragrance of earth, of life, A reminder of my place in this world.

• Umberto Saba