Apple Tree
Cultivating Dreams: Claudia Robin Gunn's Apple Tree Journey
Lyrics
When I was small I had an apple seed
Reflects on childhood memories of having an apple seed.
And my mama told me
Mention of advice from the mother regarding planting and caring for the seed.
To dig a little hole and water it well
Instructions to plant the seed in a hole and water it adequately.
And little by little it grew
Describes the gradual growth of the apple tree.
I was crouching down when I saw a tiny leaf
Personal observation of a tiny leaf while crouching down.
I saw one, I saw two
Counting and observing the increasing number of leaves, highlighting the careful nurturing process.
I kept on going like momma said to
-I saw five leaves, I saw ten
-When I got to twenty had to count again
-I was balancing on tiptoe
-Counting all those little leaves
-Years went by and I kept on
Expresses the passage of time and the tree's growth, emphasizing its strength and pride.
My apple tree grew with water and sun
-An apple tree tall taller than me
-Standing proud like a friend should be
-With leaves so green, apples so sweet
Description of the mature apple tree with green leaves, sweet apples, strong branches, and deep roots.
Boughs so strong and roots so deep
-Leaves so green, apples so sweet
-Boughs so strong and roots so deep
-Leaves so green and apples so sweet (apples so sweet)
Reiteration of the attributes of the apple tree, possibly emphasizing their significance.
Boughs so strong and roots so deep
-Leaves so green and apples so sweet (apples so sweet)
-Boughs so strong and roots so deep
-Now I'm here under that shade
Presents the narrator under the tree, counting red apples and acknowledging the tree's song, expressing a commitment to pass it on.
Counting all the red red apples she made
-My apple tree sings her apple tree song
-I'll listen and learn and pass it on
-With leaves so green, apples so sweet
Repeats the qualities of the apple tree, suggesting their enduring nature.
Boughs so strong and roots so deep
-Leaves so green, apples so sweet
-Boughs so strong and roots so deep
-Leaves so green and apples so sweet (apples so sweet)
-Boughs so strong and roots so deep
-Leaves so green and apples so sweet (apples so sweet)
-Boughs so strong and roots so deep
-All my life I'll have a place to climb
Reflects on the lifelong connection with the apple tree, treating it as a place for various activities and as a confidant.
A place to read and hide
-A place to dream and grow
-Apple tree listen to my woes
-Tell me your secret I will keep
-Apple tree I will guard your sleep
-Apple tree tall, what friends we'll be
Envisions a strong friendship with the apple tree.
With leaves so green, apples so sweet
Reiteration of the enduring qualities of the apple tree, emphasizing the bond between the narrator and the tree.
Boughs so strong and roots so deep
-Leaves so green, apples so sweet
-Boughs so strong and roots so deep
-Leaves so green and apples so sweet (apples so sweet)
-Boughs so strong and roots so deep
-Leaves so green and apples so sweet (apples so sweet)
-Boughs so strong and roots so deep
-When I am grown with a daughter like me
Looks to the future, imagining a continuation of the connection with the apple tree through generations.
Apple tree tall will you give to me
-One little seed, I promise I'll tell
-My little girl to water it well
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