Tree Blessing

Branches held wide
In tender openness
It’s the embrace of an angel

The tree welcomes our caring recollections
Our highest wishes
Holding love
Witnessing sky, rain, night and day

The tree reminds us of our ancient roots
Of the season of darkness
Of Christmases long ago
When winter lights were stars
Fire-light, candles and lamps

Now it speaks again
Recalling the beginning and end
The moment of closure
But never the finale
For love has no end

It reminds us
Of the cycle of time
When the wind rushes
Through dancing leaves
And we hear music

It whispers: death is an illusion
Takes us back
To the eternal circle
Rings and rounds of love and life
Ceremony and celebration
Seasonal festivities
Of joy and possibility

We share this blessing
Each and every one of us
That touch the tree
And hear the song of eternity