A World Inside A World
Where Nature Thrives
It is often forgotten about
Left to fend for itself
With no help from mankind
It still manages to survive
No one takes the blame for a broken limb
Even for a fallen tree
It is part of a cycle
Nobody complains when an acorn is half bitten and chewed by a hungry squirrel
If it is pushed under the leaves from a heavy rain
Left alone on the ground to rot and decay
The trees still standing continue to take carbon dioxide in the Spring and Summer
Turn it into clean air
They also prevent flooding and erosion
Taking in thousands of liters of storm water
They can live from one hundred years up to a thousand years
What do we owe this wonderful treasure ?
So look around you
Appreciate those tall trees that you see
They have been around before you were born
Will be around long after you are gone
Unless man interferes and cuts them down
At what price will we pay?
For we do more harm than good
Comments
DREAM ON (author) on October 21, 2020:
Brenda Arledge The Indians believed they could be one with nature. Maybe they had the right idea. They knew things that we didn't. Maybe we could find out many answers to solve our problems with the environment that we face today. Global warming seems to be an ongoing issue. Then again we have to take certain steps to save our planet for our children's sake. Thank you for reading and sharing so many good comments. I hope your day is a little bit brighter and so much nicer. It is fun to dream. When a dream becomes reality then it is amazing.
BRENDA ARLEDGE from Washington Court House on October 20, 2020:
Dream on,
Who knows...it just might be possible.
Happy sitting with your newfound friend...at least maybe you can sense what it is saying.
Have a great day.
DREAM ON (author) on October 20, 2020:
Brenda Arledge I heard long ago if you count the rings on a tree trunk you can tell how old the tree was. I am not sure how to tell how old it is while it is alive. I guess if we play our part and plant our own trees we will definitely know. I love the way trees withstand the strongest winds. Thank you so much for reading and sharing your love for old trees. I think if I sit under a tree I might be able to hear it talk so softly to me. It can be our little secret.
DREAM ON (author) on October 20, 2020:
Chrish Canosa It is really sad how we all take trees for granted. I live in Maine and I have trees all around me. The air smells so fresh and clean. I have never helped the trees in any way. I only pick up any leaves or branches that fall. Most of my trees are Oak, Elm, and a couple of Pine. Home for the birds and squirrels and Chipmunks. Thank you so much for reading and caring. Maybe people will start to realize how important trees are and help in small ways to keep our nature alive and well. Have a great day.
BRENDA ARLEDGE from Washington Court House on October 17, 2020:
I love old trees. I often wish they could talk & tell me the stories of life they have seen.
We should take care of them better.
Chrish Canosa from Manila Philippines on October 17, 2020:
It's hard to believe how idiot humans are. Ruining their own home. So hard to argue for they are so idiotically reasonable
I loved how you added all your concerns in this debate.