Inspired by catch phrases used by author Lynn Hill’s mother, A Tree Like Me offers new ways of looking at life and finding solutions through poetry. A good teacher measures as well as inspires those around them to grow. Come along on a lyrical journey into the thoughts and feelings that drive everyday life! A Tree Like Me Of all the things in this world to be, I wondered. What if there were a tree like me? I wouldn’t have to walk, but through life I’d go anyway. I’d have many adventures, for underneath my branches as they sway … Lovers will kiss, books will be read, and children will play at my feet. I’ll have my share of sunshine, rain, snow, and even sleet. As the wind blows, I’ll shake free! bend but not break. Having strong roots, these things I’ll be able to take. You know, there’s a trick to being able to bend and not break. Oh! how my shadow will cast its spell … For my leaves will have a story to tell. Like a tree that bears good fruit, My children will grow from strong roots. Though alone in the meadow I continue to strive. I would have held many creatures, And shaded many lives.

"A Tree Like Me" Of all the things in this world to be I wondered, what if there were a tree like me? I wouldn't have to walk but through life I'd go anyway For underneath my branches as the sway.............. "The Sum Of One" You complement me the way fragrance does a flower You second me as my heart beats by the hour You are the tick to my to-ck in a liftime As two hearts begin to intertwine................ "Love Is A Many, And One Sure Thing" Love is many, and one sure thing It is a certainty I have for you, and it loudly rings It is what makes my heart sing, and shouts That I have loved you since times beginning................

Lynn Hill is a graduate of Sumner High School; Donnelly College in Kansas City, Kansas; and the University of St. Mary in Leavenworth, Kansas. She worked as a scrub nurse, medical technician, and intervention counselor for many years. She and her family live in Kansas.