A Note To the Greedy

Leaves safeguard my skin
From sun rays burning my chin.
Their death’s a hick’s sin

Green trees kiss the wild
While berries nourish the young.
‘No trees!’ means ‘No child!’

The damp air we breathe
Helps the soul to sit and read.
Dear leaves, pay some heed
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Dietrich Avatar
May 1, 2020 at 2:33 PM
a fine tribute to trees. I love my trees!
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