Did I Live Then

When I took from sun and air

Unthinking of their wear and tear

When I lived like a growing tree

Sucking succour into me

Did I live then?

When I spread my branches wide

Held them out with due pride

When I welcomed playful winds

Danced and played with kindred minds

Did I live then?

When I grew pensive and dark

Like a moonless night stark

When the days grew wild and long

And my inner soul stood strong

Did I live then?