Hommage To Trees

The trees, big or small, high or low,
Are the nicest things in the world,
They wouldn’t hurt a fly, a sparrow,
They host all the birds, blue or white
Summer or winter, in the mountains or plains,

They’re the nicest thing in the world,
They retain water and incredible poisons,
What varied fruits, gifts in their branches,
Oranges, plums, juicy pears, yellow lemons,
And all the sunny mangoes, I forget a lot,

They spread the forests of South Carolina, 
Those of the two Virginias, those of Manitoba,
They feed animals, they protect butterflies,
The trees are so nice, indeed, magical,
They stop storms on gigantic cities,
They may poets find refuge in America,

Trees are the nicest thing on earth,
They offer the paper to great writers,
Energy to elephants with big ears,
Around the Breton squares, they do a soothing dance,
Watch them offer peace, and rest,
To scientists, tired engineers, doctors,
Trees are the nicest thing in the world,
Love them, love them, they just wait for it.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2023



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Date: 4/7/2023 8:58:00 PM
A wonderful tribute to the trees ! They sustain life, give cool shade in torrid heat, cleanse the air, provide home to birds and butterflies, sustain the ecological balance of the earth and above all brings flowers and fruits to man. A beautiful poem, yaan
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Date: 3/27/2023 1:33:00 PM
this is sure an adorable tribute to trees. GREAT job
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Yann Rolland
Date: 3/27/2023 11:28:00 PM
thanks you so much andrea,
Date: 3/27/2023 5:17:00 AM
Ah, yes trees are the most healing items in nature, don't forget to hug one today dear friend :)
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Yann Rolland
Date: 3/27/2023 11:28:00 PM
thank you so much Rose, oi will
Date: 3/27/2023 12:01:00 AM
I have often wondered whether the last man standing would gaze upon the ashes of the last tree and yearn for Eden? A nice, contemplative write, Yann. Regards, Suzette
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Yann Rolland
Date: 3/27/2023 11:29:00 PM
thank you suzette, i don't know if he will have a nice day
Date: 3/26/2023 12:30:00 PM
I enjoyed your poem about trees, among the most beautiful things on earth. :)
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Yann Rolland
Date: 3/26/2023 11:05:00 PM
thanks Evelyn, i appreciate both reading and comment
Date: 3/26/2023 9:29:00 AM
Indeed they are...
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Yann Rolland
Date: 3/26/2023 11:04:00 PM
thanks Pashang
Date: 3/26/2023 4:12:00 AM
Really enjoyed it. I can't even start fantasizing about what our world could look like if there were simply no greenery.
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Yann Rolland
Date: 3/26/2023 11:04:00 PM
thanks a lot, Sotto, i imagine no greenery, no life, appreciate your reading and comment very much
Date: 3/25/2023 9:23:00 PM
I don’t know what life would be without trees. Great write, Yannucci. :)
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Yann Rolland
Date: 3/26/2023 11:02:00 PM
thanks Yannuci, i can't imagine either, great comment
Date: 3/25/2023 9:06:00 PM
An enjoyable read ~
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Yann Rolland
Date: 3/26/2023 11:01:00 PM
thanks a lot U.S i appreciate your reading
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