The Friendship Tree

In a garden of love you planted the seed

That grew to a friendship strong,

The plant has been hardy and flourished well,

With a vigor that's lasted long.

From a small wee seed to a mighty tree,

Grew the friendship you planted so well,

For a friendship tree that is fully grown,

Is a tree that time can not fell.

And I want you to sit in its pleasant shade,

And rest 'neath its branches wide,

For the Friendship Tree that you planted for me

Has grown stronger than aught beside.

                                  Helen M. Woodbury

In memorial for my friend Michael.