Saving Trees

SAVING TREES

by Saphronia Young

(in honor of Dr. Seuss Summer)

Would you save a life if you could?

Have you ever thought that maybe you should?

Even if you're little, I bet you are strong!

Ivy kills trees, and I think that is wrong.

The ivy was brought here from far far away

and the people who did that weren't thinking that day!

The ivy chokes trees and doesn't care if they die

When I think about that, I almost could cry.

But although you are little I know you are smart

I know you have courage and a loving big heart

I know you will help at least one tree to survive

We can take out the ivy and let that tree thrive.

You could pull the vine away from the tree

Your partner could clip all the ivy you see

Together you can do what alone we cannot

You could save a tall tree and then...adopt!

Walk down the path seeking your tree

Find one that is smothered with English ivy

Pull the vine away from your tree's girth

Clip once at your shoulder, and again by the earth.

Give your tree a six-foot ring around

A survival ring where no ivy is found

Check it each week that you possibly could

Take care of your tree...you know that you should.

You could hug your tree and give it a name

Draw a picture of her and put in a frame

Tell your tree that she's lovely and want her to grow

Let your tree feel cared for - I think she should know.