A Tree Warning

I know your father, And his fathers too, I know you all, Together. And now, without a frown You want to tear me down. Do your fathers know ? And children`s children ? No ! I feed the air, Embrace the earth. I keep the flame, And waters hold. Dear one, How will you cope, When I am gone Devoid of hope? The air will choke And earth will move Fires consume and Waters wash away. When I am gone, how will you cope, Dear one, devoid of any hope?