at home in the woods. Photo credit: C. Finch

by Harlan, age 8

 

Climb up in an oak tree
Lie down on a branch
Gather lots of leaves
Cover yourself in them
Here I am
In my sweet little bed

 

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Harlan Geltner is a second grader who lives in Ann Arbor. He likes to draw, build Legos, read about the Founding Fathers, and take walks with his family. His poem is inspired by a tree at Bird Hills.

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This is an original poem, brought to you by Poet Tree Town, an Ann Arbor-based poetry-in-public initiative and celebration of local Washtenaw poets. Find out more about Poet Tree Town on Instagram and Facebook, or say hello at [email protected].