The perfect tree for a distant time, ‘ere Man was in the wood, It harbored birds and bunnies, squirrels and mice, and all was very good. And man arrived, with ax and saw, and made the world his own, The tulip tree, despite its grace, into this brawl was thrown.
"How useful is this tree," he said, and cut into the wood, "We’ll make our homes and furniture, and life will be so good." The tree, of course, did not care which, would eat it or enjoy, It sought to spread its wings by any means it could employ.
It did not judge the animals, or men who sought its shade, But sought to dwell in harmony to all within the glade. This is a lesson we can learn who seek our place on Earth. Be useful, but progress your way, and show the world your worth.
38,536 posted on 11/06/2004 9:21:45 PM PST by NicknamedBob
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