Anil Deo Poet Free verse

Update True Environmental Tales - 101

I
Fifty years ago - I was about ten -
My grandfather wept for a tree:
Blue Spruce, one in the township ...
I empathized, but didn't understand

II
This morning, in 40-hour rain, 
I wept for my three-year Neem ...
Boys got over my fence at night,
To dispossess the whole environment -
So they have slings to hunt birds

III
I talked calmly about time and tree:
They empathize - but don't understand

Lesson: I remind myself, Jesus allowed the "crime" so I a cept. Therapists talk about 5-minute funerals, grieving, over some issues. I tried; won in 25 hours, LOL! My wife & I already planted new saplings. Hallelujah. Shalom shalOm

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Bill Baker May 24, 2022 at 5:13 PM Your willingness to internalize what you learn from the Word is good to see Anil. I enjoyed your thoughts today. Bill Anil Deo May 24, 2022 at 10:40 PM Coach Bill, blessings & shalom, shalom. We are observant in watching our thoughts ... But weak in victory for Jesus's kingdom. Holy spirit is ready to help, if we remember to gumbky ask, invite, welcome Him. Amen

Linda Darnall May 22, 2022 at 9:25 PM Anil Deo- You are an amazing soul, with a wonderful heart that seems to connect so lovingly with all God's creation! You are a great writer, and so prolific! I am going to start reading your poems regularly, as I haven't visited this poetry website for awhile. I'm so sad to hear of what was done to your lovely Neem tree, and hope that the trees which you and your wife have planted will flourish, -- May you and your wife Be blessed~ Shalom Anil Deo May 23, 2022 at 12:04 AM O Linda, that U came to our little "Neem" funeral means so much to Wendolene & me. Your heart also shapes good poetry. Shalom shalom