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The Old Tree

The old tree
Too wither for the sun
Too thick for the rain
Too big for the wind
Too old for the oldies to tell stories
Too bristle for the youngsters to climb upon
Too shady and blocking for the view of the road
Too many leaves for the sweepers
Too dangerous for the lightning
Too big for the children to embrace
Have to give way to safety and developments
An old stump is left
A soothing greenery is lost 
But the laughters it once brought 
Remain in the mind of the children

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Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 11/30/2021 11:54:00 AM

Hello Saj Lip, the children will remember this old tree it is a memory for them. Blessings.

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 11/30/2021 3:46:00 PM

Hello Saj Lip, that is a good memBlessings myfriend.ory of your past.

Sai Lin Lip
Date: 11/30/2021 2:09:00 PM

Right,. I remember the old tree in the school compound 55years ago where I used to play or chit chat with classmates after school.