The Tree Is Stronger Than the Man

Forget the desert I'm talking tree versus our best in Natural Excellence in all sorts of conditions In this province, we have droughts Tree sends roots deep for its own Not complaining, feeling up or down Simply accepting, standing like a sentry in town Standing tall even as insects do their worst, sucking & burrowing Never minding thousands upon thousands of - MOSQUITOES! Never having to swat, or use spray like "DOOM" I've seen the fiercest storm bypass The Tree, like Buddha unmoved Through flood and drought, Tree offers shade & fruit, or flower While man protected by glove & tools & net Robs every forest no longer with ancient ax & sweat But with metal & chain, saw & avarice, slays The Witness