Within the forbidden forest deep
An ancient tree appeared to weep
Shrouded in mist thick and dark
Water dripped from its scarred bark
Its last leaf falling into the lake
Without causing a branch the slightest shake
The grand tree shuddered – on its last breath
As it accepted the sweet release of death
Standing still – stripped to bone
The now dead tree – remained alone
An ancient tree appeared to weep
Shrouded in mist thick and dark
Water dripped from its scarred bark
Its last leaf falling into the lake
Without causing a branch the slightest shake
The grand tree shuddered – on its last breath
As it accepted the sweet release of death
Standing still – stripped to bone
The now dead tree – remained alone