(Entry for the Tree Poetry Contest, sponsored by Seth Pina, submitted June 29, 2026)
The sight of a tree has been known to move people to tears of joy, while others, inexplicably, see it as something only to destroy. But here is an inescapable fact: when we help trees to grow and thrive, they certainly return the favor by helping us all to stay alive. When we gaze out our windows, they are a welcome canopy of green, and (did you know?) they filter our water making it clean, clear and pristine. And on those warm sunny days as you go on a leisurely promenade, trees provide natural air conditioning; who doesn't love a walk in the shade?! In these days of climate change, we need trees more than ever. Only a fool thinks they're an annoyance. Fact is, a tree is a natural treasure.
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