reaching sinews of Truth curl up from its roots

twisting tendrils taught to heaven

bendable, but unbreakable

biology abides, free in steadfast safety

a bird mislands on

peeling tree skin masquerading as branch

the devilish deception of partial truth

claws clutch, all is well

yet though Tree is unbreakable, its skin is flakable

pores peel away with one bird’s weight

the moment is quiet and abrupt

paradigm collapses

fly away bird without rest, 

there is no safety in skin

I hope he finds the Tree.