if i were a tree.

(originally posted on my facebook profile)

if i were a tree i would think it rude you thinking you could use me for fire.

if i were a tree i would not grow because you asked me to, nor would i give fruit because you want me to.

if i were a tree i would not share my secrets of peace, patience, kindness, or spirit.

i would tell you to go away.

if i were the ocean i could never let you sail your ships.

if i were the ocean i would crash my waves against you, and make you afraid of me.

if i were the ocean i would rage with anger for what you did.

i would tell you to go away.

if i were the sun i would burn your skin so you would remember me.

if i were the sun i would blind your eyes so you couldn't see my pain.

if i were the sun i would not shine for you.

i would tell you to go away.

but

if i were human i wouldn't ignore you as the tree does.

if i were human i wouldn't resist you as the ocean does.

if i were human i wouldn't be vengeful as the sun is.

if i were human i would cry.

i would forgive you.

i would ask you to stay with me.

-kameron jacobs august 2010