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Showing posts with label urban tree (verse). Show all posts

Wednesday, February 5, 2020

Rhyme of the Ancient Urban Tree

THE URBAN TREE

The walker strides the wintry streets,
escapes back home from wind and rain
finding a nest less harsh than the rest
of town where crowds congeal again

The trees look sullen from the window,
no tree wants to stand alone
with no other trees, no fallen leaves,
warming its unforested feet

Yet trees in spring bud out once more
freshening murky city air,
patiently rooted they shade our ways,
humbly earning our thanks and praise