The Tree of Life, Family We Are
In the sacred soil of love,
Seeds of kinship find their place,
Roots entwine, both far and above,
The branches of a family’s grace.
Leaves, a whispering canvas green,
Storytellers in their prime.
Swaying to rhythms yet unseen,
Narrating the tales of time.
Bark of wisdom, aged and true,
Scrawled with memories, ever near.
The knots and scars form patterns too,
Of lessons learned from yesteryear.
Father limbs reach out to shade,
Strong and sturdy, resolute.
In their coolness, dreams are made,
And futures find their skyward route.
Mother boughs with fruits abound,
Giver of life, of love, of care.
Nurturing all with a love profound,
Always present, beyond compare.
Sibling branches, knotted, wild,
Entangled in a youthful spree.
Comrades in mischief, reconciled,
Partners for an eternity.
And in the core, a hidden seed,
The promise of tomorrow’s kin.
Another life, another need,
Where new branches will soon begin.
So gather ’round this tree, my dears,
For family we ever are.
In laughter, love, and even tears,
Each a constellation, no single star.
Let this tree of life stand tall,
A testament to family lore.
For one and all, and all for one,
Now and forever, evermore.
About My Tree of Life Family Poem
This tree of life family poem walks through a tree one part at a time. The soil is love. The leaves tell the stories, and the bark holds the memories and the lessons of years gone by. The father limbs give shade, the mother boughs bear fruit, the sibling branches tangle and make up again, and a hidden seed in the core waits to become the next generation. I like the idea that every part of the tree has its own job, and yet it is still one tree.
The tree of life is an old and widely shared symbol. It is named in Genesis and again in Revelation, Norse mythology tells of Yggdrasil, the world tree, and Celtic art is known for trees with knotted roots and branches that join in a circle. Today it is most often used as a symbol of family, growth and connection, which is why it is the heart of so many of my designs.
Tree of Life Designs for Families
If this poem speaks to you, the same idea runs through my Tree of Life designs, from family history binders to invitations for reunions, weddings and other gatherings. You can browse my Tree of Life invitations or visit the Tree of Life Shop to see more.
Something to think about: which line of the poem reminds you of someone in your own family? And what is the hidden seed you hope to pass on to the generations still to come?