Ode To Communicating with a Cedar Tree

Strophe I Oh ancient cedar so grand, huge and wise In BC’s old growth glen;I. did encountered thee I sat beneath your trunk and asked advice ; I sensed the presence of the cedar tree II I did get a riposte to my surprise The cedar roared you kill my kind ;ask my advice?! Begone human ,now! I won’t say this twice Clearcutting removed these trees ;I. now paid the price III I find these trees are beautiful and grand I understand now this cedar’s dismay It’s views I didn’t dismiss out of hand I got up when done without a delay Antistrophe I Clear cutting of a forest,not a crime Helps species that can not tolerate shade Wisely used, younger trees gets more sunshine Species that can’t stand the shade have it made II Angel Oak , Giant redwood are grand too There are plenty more grand trees one can find The next road trip you take ,find them, will you? Try uniting with them will so blow your mind Epode Huge and ancient trees,grand Pick and choose,you’re dumb man