The branches cut the wind fierce to a breeze; <br />The leaves break sunlight into chequered beams; <br />The shade of trees affords all travelers peace; <br />The wearied ones sleep ’neath the trees in dreams! <br /> <br />And birds too build their nests on branches high; <br />The squirrels eat their berries with great joy; <br />The trees make verdant all landscape near-by; <br />And attract rain in which children enjoy! <br /> <br />Trees make the earth greener and beautiful, <br />Adding oxygen to the air we breathe; <br />Preserve its trees, man! Nature is grateful; <br />The leaves and flowers can make us a wreath. <br /> <br />Trees are so useful to mankind always; <br />’midst good trees, men have spent their earthly days! <br /> <br /> 7-14-2002<br /><br />Dr John Celes<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/sonnet-grow-trees/
