Banzai

With quiet demeanour...
It’s presence is clear.
Small, but strong...
                Rooted for years.

Old as the hills.
But forever young.
                         Delicate care                
                      and attention
          Religious to some
Time not to mention 
Therapeutic and fun
                      Something to look 
                              Forward to
        Pleasant labour of love
Benevolent like the dove
The shape and form
to mimic A tree 
battered by storm
   Born of the land
       Re-created by man
Gracefully hindered By the gentle hand 

Still.. in beauty it stands