In the Trees

Great Trees stand the test
of time, out living mankind. 
They may seem to be rooted 
still. Yet they have risen high
above the hills. With a outlook
over mans blood spills.

Through 
the years and centuries they
have surly seen and felt
what mankind has dealt.

It does not take eyes to thrive
of emotion. It does not take 
eyes to be alive. It does not take 
eyes to see at all.

These tall Trees tower above us all
taking in things and free of sin.
Mankind could learn from these
magnificent creations.

After all trees,
vast forests are our tall still saviours.
Giving us our breath, saving us from
a gasping death. "We can't see 
the forest for the trees"
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Kendrick Avatar
November 30, 2013 at 7:01 AM
There are some trees still here that have lived for a very long time..So many of the orginal timber is now gone especially in the south..Great comparison of tree to man..Mostly mankind doesn't stand tall but far from it..I enjoyed reading this one today.Sar
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