A guiding hand reaches to her
Makes her take a risk
A new bond helps her to believe
That she can grow her own tree

His hands are the pot which holds the soil
That will harbor growth and perseverance
His nurturing hands bring her the reality
She will grow, extend, with his help, but with her own inner self confidence.
He is the sun that nurtures her up toward her dream

A teacher.
A student.

Wise words keeps the baby tree she has become, growing, strengthening the bark,
For when the rain pours, the thunder shakes and the lighting
Threatens to tear her of all her newly budded leaves
She'll stand tall when all are withered

Her roots.
Her trunk.
Her leaves.

Have grown with the power of inspiration
Green, Brown, full of life

Encouragement, keeps her writing her heart's passionate words on paper for all to see
A student made him better, realizing the life he has changed
She will forever be grateful for gentle hands that cradled her,
Protected her, planted her, in a place where adventure will find her
No matter how many droughts she has or will have,
He will always remind her that

Her roots.
Her trunk.
Her leaves.

Are filled with an undeniable strength.