I stand

on the stump

and I become

a flag pole. I hold

the banner

that represents us

carries us

tells us to stand.

I stand

on the stump

and I become

a leader. I raise

my head

that encourages us

guides us

tells us to stand.

I stand

on the stump

and I become

a tree. I shelter

with fingertips

that reach for us

holds us

snatches opportunities

and we stand.