The sun set and a chill became a nuisance
I climbed down from the treestand
as dusk came and the animals made their last scurry
for the evening and the nocturnally adept crept
without fear
I walked the mile out of the woods that night
relishing in its beauty and saddness followed
Knowing this time next year the clematis
wouldn't be curling around the trunks
of the great oaks and maples
The deer, foxes, and owls will be misplaced
their homes harvested so we can receive notices
that we have won a million dollars and five copies
of gadgetry and clothes catalogs every day
of every week before that December holiday
and we can buy low monthly insurance
at only fifty cents a day to cover us in old age
It would be great if trees could take out life insurance
guarding against acts of man and if by chance
I would sign up as a beneficiary
Such an important and beautiful message. I relate to this incredibly. And have a baby clematis I am looking forward to its flowering when ready, and hoping it thrives and grows - my first one. Worth more than millions, the trees and plants like this.
