The Bottom Shelf Review

The official literary magazine of Wilson College

“She Bends” by Ashley R. Carbaugh

Roots run deep
Deep enough for strength
Through storms
Trees bend against the wind
The deeper the roots
Through the years
The rings of life increase
As the scars add up
Storms after storms
The roots hold strong
After all these years
She bends but never breaks

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