the Trees

nature nulified

The trees

 

Sound of chainsaws, through the air

Through doomed trees, they rip and tear

As helpless forest creatures stare

A forest wide, is laid bare

 

Their life surround now unbound

By that harsh relentless sound

Where creatures lived and dreamed

Now useless stumps there seen

 

The paving crew, arrived next day

To install an eight lane freeway

Where great trees grew in pride

Progress took another stride

 

A morass of manmade mall mass

Tall towers with bird killing glass

Mankind leaves another smear

Robbing space from squirrel and deer

 

Housing tracts where forests grew

More pollution, that we accrue

If our loved ones will enjoy their day

We must find, another way

 

How far can natures’ beat retreat

Do we not hear her drumbeat

It is without delay

We must find another way

 

Reviews

[Samuel Dickens]

Not only is this practice a disgrace, but it's also dumb and short-sighted. We are all part of the same organism.

[john l smith]

I have written three poems on this subject
Not that I am guilt free but I shake my head at the situation
I drive a car, heat my home and often frequent shopping malls
In the time I have lived here the population has tripled.
Can't keep up
Have a nice day!

[Relic]

Nature has been assaulted from the beginning of man. Money is often the deciding factor between trees and serenity or a business that will generate revenue. Sad but true.

[john l smith]

Quite true
I just wonder now how close we are to the tipping point
Thanks for your visit

[Kelly Scheppers]

Your compassion here is overflowing, and compares much to my own. Bless you for writing such a powerful piece which has a voice all its own!

[john l smith]

It's for sure, being a tree ain't what it used to be
Thanks for visit