Little Branch.
 
 A little branch hung from a tree
It swayed to & from
It's lovely leaves caressed &
Nurtured by the breeze.

A little branch hung from a tree
It grew a bit each day.
Producing Leaves
Expanding limbs.

A little branch hung from a tree
Without  any worry.
The mighty tree took care
Of everyday concern.

A little branch hung from a tree
One day the tree has asked,
The little branch 
For some assistance.

A little branch hung from a tree
What shall I do?
I am not willing 
To part with MY Freedom.

A little branch hung from a tree
The tree decided 
To cut replenishment of sap.
The branch revolted.

A little branch hung from a tree
It's lingering & wilted limbs
Were lacerated by the wind.
It's swayed all alone.

A little branch hung from a tree
A memory alone remains.
The tree remembers
There was a lovely branch.


Nikolay Brovcenko   1995