rooted in me

you rooted yourself in me
deeper then you know
and your branches surround me
everywhere I go.

planted in my heart
weeded thru my soul
making it so hard
to ever let you go.

where you planted your love
flowers grew
all along the branches
from me to you.

where I pluck the leaves
you left for me
planted in my bones
they set me free.

under all your branches
I find my shade
protecting me from the sun
and all the worlds pain

when your leaves fall
so do mine
shedding your skin
leaving everything behind

carried by the wind
your leaves take flight
holding onto your branches
with all my might

thru changing colors
and seasons too
from dead leaves
flowers grow few

holding out for life
waiting for the rain
wrapping your roots tighter
all along my veins

so now I rooted myself
deep inside your heart
where I felt my branches grow
right from the very start

inside of our bodies
our branches intertwine
our leaves fall together
for every branch, every vine. 

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