If I Were A Tree

If I were a tree I would be happier than I am now Because trees have freedom of speech If I were a tree I'd be beautiful because I wouldn't own a mirror And I would never have to think of what to wear Because God gave me one outfit and green leaves for hair If I were a tree I would be smart because I never went to school Where creativity is choked to death by Expectations and dullness thrives on peoples' need to be exactly like everyone else so that they can Call themselves unique If I were a tree I would stare at the clouds Because there wouldn't be any ceilings in the way If I were a tree I would be strong Because I would have roots deep in the grassy earth and my hair would blow in the Autumn winds and I'd feel the summer sun on my skin and bathe in the spring rains and brave winter storms If I were a tree I'd be happier than I am now But I'm glad I'm not Because if I was I wouldn't be me And I know who I am