Does Anyone Know?

Look at that tree swaying in the winds,
Like my love branching out in every
Direction but inner self.

I want to be that tree with arms that
Grow and Grow embraced in
Self appreciation.

I bet the foundation of that tree
Stretches for miles and miles
in a mass of intertwined roots.

Unlike self love that simply hovers,
quietly lingering over my inner point.
But, never quite making it in.

I want to be that tree that unashamedly
undresses itself advertently nearing death
but never quite dying.

I want to be that tree that is rooted in
self love that undoubtedly
continues growing and growing.

Does anyone know the name of that tree?

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