Tree of Life
Tree of Life
Some time ago in the ice and snow
I came into this life
I received my share of troubles to bear
And I received my share of light
Long I waded on the shore of the wild and endless sea
And I wondered if I’d sink or swim
And what would become of me
Far beyond my native hills
The horizon beckoned me
So I set out, a lone explorer
To see what I could see
I traveled through the strangest times, they spun me round and round
And I haunted many frames of mind
Before I settled down.
So choose some partners
Spin the wheel
Lose your heart or seal the deal
Grab your fate with all your might
And climb your tree of life
Well there were several states and several mates
I chanced to call my own
And it took many a year and many a tear
To find the place that I call home
Yet through the restless ramblings times, I had one clear constant star
The music and the melodies
They never left my heart
So choose some partner
Now as I look out across the sea
Of faces gathered round
My heart swells with the memories
I’ve gathered in this town
For I have found the finest friendships
Blooming by my side
Bearing fruit, deep roots entwined
Around my tree of life.
So choose some partners