One Tree

One Tree You came across the water Taking land that did not belong to you Chased the natives from their homes Killing some for no reason Locking some away in dark cells You put the rest on compounds Places where you could control them Then you hunted the animals So many we are down to the last few They were both here long before you Man and animal settled this land While you and yours lived in caves Now the land is yours My home has been taken from me So I, like so may wander the land Looking for a chance to live in peace Now, I have only one question Just for me In your haste to kill and control this land Couldn’t you just leave one tree standing One tree where I could sleep, eat and live I guess not