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The Tree In Front of My Home

They cut down the tree in front of my home Without its cool shade the grass wilts on the lawn Nesting place of squirrels and birds went the way of the world... My world awakes to an empty dawn comfort, delight ~ forever gone

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Michael Tor

Date: 9/29/2022 6:36:00 PM

Sorry Gershon for the loss of that special tree...

Ilene Bauer

Date: 9/29/2022 2:32:00 PM

that is so sad and infuriating, gershon! your poem says it all...

Gershon Wolf
Date: 9/29/2022 5:38:00 PM

thanks for the honest reaction to this one, Ilene.

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 9/29/2022 10:57:00 AM

How sad; I despise it when a tree is gone.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 9/29/2022 5:37:00 PM

Me too. You'd think the city would consult with people before they take down trees. Oh, well...

L Milton Hankins

Date: 9/29/2022 8:57:00 AM

Oh, I hate this for you, gw. Nothing saddens me more than a beautiful tree destroyed. They've cut a magnificent tree at the end of my street for no apparent tree. We have a few blooming magnolias around here, so I grieved the loss of this one.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 9/29/2022 5:42:00 PM

Nothing sadder than to see a tree chopped down for no good reason, is there? :) gw

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 9/29/2022 5:06:00 AM

Such sadness to lose a tree, a harbor for much of nature. I love my trees. A tree service, who serviced next door, came to evaluate our trees. She wanted to knock down several. I sent her nonsense away. My trees, the birds, the squirrels, even the nuts thank me….lol!

Gershon Wolf
Date: 9/29/2022 5:39:00 PM

Unfortunately for me, my tree was on the parkway (between the sidewalk and the street). So, the City of Chicago can do what it wants... Glad to hear that you are 'no-nonsense' about trees, birds, squirrels...

Elizabeth Mccann

Date: 9/28/2022 11:43:00 PM

A tree makes all the difference! I agree with Vickey; plant one/some. When a subdivision kind of thing constructed an eight foot wood fence across my view, I planted 10 silver birches. It only took a year or so before they started to refresh everything. They're so beautiful Eliz.

Vickey Rhymer

Date: 9/28/2022 8:47:00 PM

Just march yourself down to your local Lowes,menards,whatever and buy a replacement and put that baby into the ground.Sorry your tree was stolen.

Shirley Hawkins

Date: 9/28/2022 8:12:00 PM

That seems to be the way of the world today, sadly, Gershon. That was very well put; thank you.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 9/28/2022 8:22:00 PM

Yes, indeed, Shirley. Truths are Lies. Progress is Regress. Hatred is Love. -- 'The New 1984.'