Euthanasia

I took down the old oak tree
In my backyard 
No more complaints 
About fallen leaves and branches

But sometimes when I sit on the stump 
Smoking my pipe 
I miss the tree 
It had become like an ancient grandfather 
Who allowed me to perform euthanasia.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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March 16, 2012 at 4:18 AM
A poignant write from you Betim.Congrats on your win.
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March 15, 2012 at 8:52 PM
wow, I LOVE this, Betim!!! congrats on your win.
Bauer Avatar
March 15, 2012 at 6:44 PM
this reminds me of shel silverstein's "giving tree" in the way it made me feel. very poignant!
Guzzi Avatar
March 15, 2012 at 3:58 PM
Sad write here I hate to see those old ones go, too! Congrad's on your win! Light & Love
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March 15, 2012 at 1:49 PM
congrats Betim on a brilliant win for quality lines of poetic art luv..
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March 15, 2012 at 12:58 PM
Congratulations on your super win in Brian's "Bakers Dozen" contest Betim. Love, Carol
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March 15, 2012 at 8:48 AM
Love the contemplative nature and style of this poem and I do understand.... Had a very old and large pine tree that I still miss and am so sorry that I took it down/ cngratulations to you Betim
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