The Coexistence Tree
The tree embraces cat and bird.On both its blessing is conferred.
In turn, they celebrate the bliss
Of this eternal armistice.
The tree is rooted in the deep,
Where hatred, rage and envy sleep,
And reaches up, all gnarled and scarred,
To sparkling diadems of stars.
First published at Poetry Soup
Republished in the anthology Radiant Verses: A Journey Through Inspiring Poetry