Trace the roots of the corruption tree <br />And the tap-root that feeds <br />The trunk that's grown mammoth in girth <br />And forms the branches it needs <br />And the crown that climbs higher each hour <br />Towards the sun and rain to sing <br />Who nurture it incessantly <br />For leaves and fruits to bring <br />The tree of corruption long-lived <br />Propagating in all ways <br />Unless the people supporting it <br />Cut off its sap and days <br />This tree has grown too gigantic <br />And dwarfs good trees around <br />Uproot the evil tree for once <br />And hack the wood to burn <br />The world would be much better off <br />If corruption is curbed <br />But start today to eliminate <br />The corruption tree forever. <br />And wars could be a remote thing <br />As peace and love prevail. <br /> <br />Copyright by Dr John Celes 2-10-2014<br /><br />Dr John Celes<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/the-tree-of-corruption/
