THE TREE

Hello there, I am a tree,
Extending a branch, Come visit with me,
I'm welcoming flowers, After winter's chill night,
And birds from the south lands, Back safe from their flight.

Apartments I let, simple and free,
Boughs for resting and nesting, Charging no fee.
My produce in season I share with you all,
Berries in summer, fruits in the fall.

Do you wish to return a small gift to me?
Then share in my mission, Help keep our Earth free,
From pollution and poisons that harm one and all,
By living more simply, So we both can stand tall.

Thank you for caring, Thank you for sharing,
With relationships safe, So fruits we'll keep bearing.
My lumber is yours, For building most things,
For our future descendants, And to health and wealth bring.