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I'm here for you, Emily, armed with my "Dream Dictionary"...(Jo-Jean-Boushahla, 1983):

"TREE (an archetype): support (trunk), strength, permanence, virility, dignity; one of the most frequent symbols indicating growth and unfolding. From earliest beginnings, trees have been connected with the gods and the mystical forces in nature. In Scripture and among certain people of antiquity, trees were a symbol of resurrection and rebirth, one of the symbols of reincarnation as seen in the falling leaves of autumn and renewal in spring. Fallen, uprooted tree: going through an uprooted period in one's life, unfertile, unfruitful, decadent. Tree trunk: uprightness, strength, power to uphold future growth. Split trunk: split personality. Jungle: usually denotes confusion or an uncivilized state of being. Roots: foundation well-rooted. Branches: branching out in life. Full of leaves: a full life. Leaves in autumn colors: a colorful life. Green leaves: growth. Falling leaves: going through a disappointing period. Buds: ready to unfold. Blossoms: full-bloom state. Seed: "plant the seed and let God grant the increase" (often related to teaching)"

"What are you singing, my little violin?
Who are you calling now? Truths
the trees, my parents, taught me.
The sky above your childhood home."

~ Jan Zwicky ~

Hey, thanks for the dream reference, Laurie!

Yixi, I absolutely love that poem. I'm glad you shared it with me.