I am a tree

 I was once a seed,

First among the other saplings,

Pampered by love.

I grew into a happy plant,

All lush and green.

Curious about the world around.

I branched into a shy young tree,

Decorated by colorful flowers.

My roots extending to new trees.

I saw a tiny shoot growing near me,

Amazed at the new part of me, yet not.

A new found high.

I am now a tree,

Not so pampered,

Not so curious, 

Not so lush,

Not so decorated,

Not so amazed.

Not so fun anymore.

I am now a tree,

Witnessing my leaves turning pale and fall,

My branches and roots wither a bit everyday,

I complete a circle of life they say.

But I know it's not true, but I know it's not true.