trees and the silence around us - Japhia Beckford

Trees are big

Trees are small

But no country has them all

Trees are tall 

Trees are short

And each has a different purpose of some sort

Trees are green 

Trees are brown

Especially out in Spanish Town

Trees are big 

Trees are small

But no country can ever have them all

They are seen and also heard

When they leave they will never be forgotten

They are known by many

But seem to be wanted by none

They give you shade

And at nights tap on your window panes

As I said before and I'll say again

Trees are big 

Trees are small

But no country will ever have them all.

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Japhia Beckford (20th century) Jamaica

Source: Voices Net