Pine tree
flag bearer
of green memory
across the breach of a desolate hour
Loyal tree
that stood guard
alone in austere emeraldry
over Nature’s recumbent standard
Pine tree
lost now in the shade
of traitors decked out flamboyantly
marching back unabashed to the colours they betrayed
Fine tree
erect and trustworthy
what school can teach me
your silent, stubborn fidelity?
Chinua Achebe (1930 - 2013) Nigeria
Source: Face 2 Face Africa
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