We and the Tree

When we sow a seed Give generous earth a baby to breast feed Water, mineral and air She anchors to her lap the root of kid To let it weather away stormy air When seed break through earth Air and light help it achieve the real worth Now it cooks food Disarm air of fear to live in oxygen dearth Bear flowers and fruit getting brilliantly hued When seed grow to a tree Bird, animal, reptile call it home for free Caters refreshing shade in a sizzling summer day Become part of festive season with glee When on its arm swings lay When we cut tree Mourn everyone except us Mother earth wreathe in agony to see her child mercilessly slain She sobs and says “I won’t let a seed become tree” But relents to not let us wane Dear friends, shouldn’t we feel shame To roughly hack who actually tame The wonderful world we rejoice Let us take pledge to not maim Tree breathing life, for our choice