Raizel (1953 -) | Canadian | Published: 1984 Nov 18
The tree stood above all others on Gull Lake, Muskoka at a camp called "Camp Boulderwood" (1928 to 1969).
On canoe trips or visits to town, we knew we were almost back at Camp when we saw Lonely Pine.
It grew for no particular reason
other than it was just there.
It offered not a bit of shade against
the summer sun.
No bird ever took a moment's rest
perched upon it's branches.
It's height was very tall and it
looked very lean.
It stood singled out from all the rest
anchored in the rock.
That's why we called it "Lonely Pine"
and that's why it always meant we're
almost home, just a wee bit ahead.