Before you fall in to seasons slumber
let me say 'thank you' for what you live to provide

Thankyou for the shade you've provided from the blazing summer sun
Thankyou for the shelter you've held for our little feathered ones

Thankyou for the air your exhale, filling all with life
Thankyou for your leafy ears of understanding,
in those times when things just didn't seem right

In gentle breezes you've whispered to me,
words of comfort that still hold true
even while walking through the snows that lay surrounding you

Branches outreaching seem to ask for what is on the mind?
or just giving us something to think about,
which usually happens most the time

Sleep well and endure the coming freeze
For next year when you awaken,
you can again share the splendor encompassed within your leaves

So as you fade in a chorus of colors sing
Know you will be missed and remembered
leaving us with  the Hope and Promise of Spring

Life just wouldn't be the same without you
                                                                                                             ~  Rest Well