The willow weeps,
the pine trees moan,
all Nature’s feeling it,
deep to the bone.
Humans out of sync,
not hearing their hearts,
the soul of the Earth’s
being torn apart.
“Technology’s call
mesmerized them all,
and why can’t they see,
their hate is a wall?”
The mountains watch,
their strength eons old,
the oceans too have
seen centuries unfold.
They will endure, but
will humans be here?
“It seems they don’t care,
they don’t hold us dear.”
The eleventh hour
draws swiftly nigh,
trees watch us, crying,
will this be goodbye?
The Trees Weep is an excerpt from Humanity’s Lament: Poetry for Our Times. Currently this collection is a free download here.
Susan L Hart / Author 
I sure hope not. Somehow I think Nature is more resilient than us.
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Oh my goodness, this made my cry. We should all be weeping for all of nature, especially the majestic trees, who sustain with life. The world’s peoples continues to bring chaos and total disruption/destruction of life, and the earth’s universe will be turned upside down with the poles shifting and the sun’s flares sending radiation across the universe. I am still wondering why I signed up to be part of this mess that is unfolding.
Hugs to you and R.
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When next we see you, R has some interesting things to tell you about his recent astronomical observations. Hugs back!
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VJ, I think nature is smarter than we are in a lot of ways. That’s why I believe that perhaps native (indigenous) populations are still holding some wisdom we need to hear. They pay attention, respect it, and learn from it.
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To ask such a question means there is hope! To put it in such a way means there is beauty.
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What a nice comment, Anonymous. Thank you. 🙂
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The trees and mountains may just be watching our demise. We humans are wonderful creatures, and also stupidly foolish. I hope we realize before it’s too late.
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Me too, Alegria. That is essentially the purpose of my writing. Thank you for reading.
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