In the Shade of this Tree

In the shade of this tree,
I'm searching for ME.
With one final glance
to the things of the past,
I find that the choice
to use my own voice
is power for me,
in the shade of this tree.

In the shade of this tree,
I set myself free.
My journey's my own.
Only I can make known
that the strength that I find
is the will of MY mind;
And the courage to stand?
In the palm of my hand.
Finding love, just for me,
in the shade of this tree.

In the shade of this tree,
I choose just to BE.
The future's unknown,
not written in stone.
The past, no more tears;
they're unwelcome here.
I've fin'lly found me,
in the shade of this tree.