Ode to Jericho Center Town Green Trees

We are trees tall and 

proud, not ordinary 

forest trees 

though

those are grand as 

well. 

     Town Center Trees must be strong    

                

our roots are forever walked upon 

 

 our leaves are removed (in the fall)

     leaves meant to 

help fertilize us  

keep our insect and 

other creature friends 

warm, 

sometimes 

  our seeds, our very progeny are harvested

 - we can only hope 

they are cared for 

and reach a new home.

       Nevertheless, we do our duty. 

In summer we offer shade  

over picnickers' afternoon lunches, 

and games that people play beneath us. 

In winter we rest, 

occasionally offering our blood of sap 

for a sweet taste of maple.

In spring we demonstrate renewal 

life, all life, 

wants to live healthy and vibrantly.

In fall we display our true colors 

ablaze - 

when finally folks look up to us

        and note our beauty.  

We are your trees 

of the Jericho Center Green.

Remember to leave Remember to leave a blanket (of leaves) for the wild things.