How admirable the stately trees
that make no sound until a blast
of wind in autumn makes them sneeze,
as on the ground their leaves they cast.
Oh what a contrast to those men
who need no wind to make them walk,
yet cannot with their throat or pen
compete with trees that do not talk!
10/16/98
Yes, how wonderful the world would be if all human beings exuded as much beauty and usefulness as the stately trees of the fields. They say not a word but speak volumes. Men who have the capacity to sharpen their intelligence and to speak eloquently often choose ignorance and Unintelligibility gershon, this is a fine penning.
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
Excellent penning Gershon, trees are my favourite subject and this is a lovely write about them. I once read a book called 'Meetings With Remarkable Trees' by Thomas Pakenham, and since doing so have adored trees and really appreciated them so much more than I ever did before. It is a great book, don't know whether you can get it where you are but it is really worth a try. First published in 1996 by George Weidenfeld & Nicholson Ltd. Paperback edition 1997 By Pheonix Illustrated, Orion Publishing Group,5 Upper St. St. Marint's Lane, London WC2H 9EA - ISBN 0-75380-237-6. You might like to look it up, I think you would find it very interesting. Love and hugs Ernestine XXX