Should I raise, my arms up high, <br />And try to touch, the clear, blue sky? <br />Should I let, the birds build nests, <br />In my strong arms and let them rest? <br /> <br />I do not know what I should do <br />Lest I am cut by them or you. <br /> <br />Should I rest firm, on the river’s edge, <br />Hold firm the soil, and be a hedge? <br />Should I spread, my leaves out wide, <br />So in my shade, you can hide? <br /> <br />I do not know what I should do <br />Lest I am axed by them or you. <br /> <br />Should I sway, as the wind goes by, <br />Laugh and dance, or weep and sigh? <br />Should I fear, that my long life, <br />Will be cut short, by axe or knife? <br /> <br />I do not know what I should do <br />Lest I am felled by them or you. <br /> <br />Should I bear fruit, and fragrant flower, <br />Delight you, with my green power? <br />Should I stand tall, not think about pain, <br />Play with clouds, enjoy the rain? <br /> <br />Tell me please, what should I do? <br />You can help me, only you!<br /><br />Myra Vieira<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/should-i-34/
