"The Tallest Tree"

the tallest tree I ever climbed
threw me down to earth
the longest line I ever rhymed
were more trouble than its worth
but still I look for taller trees
and longer lines to rhyme
believing in my heart of hearts
reward I'll receive in time
hope did once betray me
faith betrayed again
i found sorrow in a joy
and enemy in a friend
and yet I cling to my joys
i garner another friend
believing in my heart of hearts
reward in time I'll be giv'n
the deepest sea i ever swam
tried to drown me dead
the brightest waves I ever saw
rose above my head
and yet to swim I continued
and yet continued I to breathe
that reward I'll eventually be given
in my heart of hearts I believe
someday, we may all find peace
a less weary state of mind
but to obtain it, i believe
there are tall trees we must climb.