The spindly sapling survives
the winds and droughts as
its paucity of leaves come and go.
It’s tenderly cared for with
occasional anxiety and fretting.
The trunk widens with a few scars,
winds and droughts seem less,
a plethora of leaves emerge and depart.
Less care now, it keeps growing,
still random concerns and bothers.
The weakening old tree endures
disturbed by winds and droughts,
broken and withered branches appear.
Now again gentle tending is needed,
now less worry and stress.
"broken and withered branches"
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