Just a Tree
Just a tree,
Widespread in the oven sun,
Deeply rooted, long of limb,
Welcome shade for passers by.
Just a tree,
Green and fragrant living grace,
Tough as envy, strong as pride,
Giving moisture to the breeze.
Just a tree,
Happy change from concrete grey.
Just a tree, nothing more:
Just a daily miracle.
—San Diego
6/29/2001
a.d. III Kal. Iul. 2754
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