the roots of my tree have stopped growing.

no longer is water flowing into my tree and

keeping it alive.

no longer are the leaves changing color

for they have all since wilted.

no longer do people stop to stare at its

enormous potential 

because who would want to look at something

so dull and lifeless?

i no longer have the determination to keep

my tree watered,

because i have lost all hope in it ever

coming back to life.

the roots are shriveled,

the leaves have fallen.

whats the point in taking care of it 

if there is nothing to care about?

if only there was someone

or something

that could bring my respect back to

the tree

so i could help it thrive

once more.