Remembering

Growing up
There was a tree
In my backyard
A redoak tree
With leaves
Scarlet,
Brown,
Green,
And in spring,
A color that reminded
For all the world,
Of turtles.
Rough multicolored bark
Branches
Right for climbing.
My tree.

I knew my tree.
Remember it still
Every aspect.
And so,
I know
I will remember you.