An Ode To Trees

Ah! To be a child again and from worry to be free, To mimic Mister Squirrel and scamper up a tree! God made trees for climbing by little girls and boys, And to build a treehouse in, is one of childhood's joys! Mighty oaks and elms provide other things as well. They offer welcoming arms in which little songbirds dwell. With their colorful robes, trees mark the seasons of the year, And scratch the hides of antelope, buffalo and deer! In summer time with their decorous leaves of jade, Sycamore and ash offer a very welcoming shade. Maple, beech and linden beautify countryside and towns. Lofty pines provide a resting place for eagles on their crowns! We share with God's many creatures His bountiful largesse, The fruit of the apple, orange, and pear trees, and yes, Peaches, nuts and apricots, such a myriad of trees, Soothing us with sighing soughs at every gentle breeze! The aspen upon a mountain steep is a beauty to behold, 'Specially in the autumn when it dons its gown of gold. God charges us to be good stewards of His sacred lands. May we ever respect the trees and treat them as old friends! Robert L. Hinshaw, CMSgt, USAF, Retired (© All Rights Reserved) Placed No. 1 in Kim Morrison's "Nature The Popular Theme" Contest - May 2013