Trees grow In two directions,
They grow both up and down
And while we know that both are good
Only one is to be found

One is up, colorful and bright,
One is down and has no light
One is open, all through the air,
One is closed with dirt down there

Both have branches, spreading out
Both have growth, there is no doubt
Both are expanding, out and reaching
Both are good, growth is teaching

One is visible, we can see it grow
One is hidden, it grows below
One is producing, leaf and seed
One is consuming, the trees great need

Trees grow in two directions
They grow both up and down
Much growth happens in the unseen
Although we look around

Growth is a peculiar thing
Quite slow but oh so steady
And growth continues on and on
Whether or not we’re ready 

Growth can happen in two directions
And you may not even see it
But like a tree, we know we grow
Let’s go ahead and be it