knock run tree stood


so the man approached the tree
filled with anger
air filled his lungs
and with intent he cried
why should I believe
why should I care and recieve
that a lifeless thing such as you can know
pain or hurt or have any type of process that makes you alive
a lifeless thing with no need or purpose inside
for we plant you we care for you
and without us you would die
you dependent thing
you horrid useless penny
you don't serve well
but still
some find interest with the small but petty
to them the few and odd I say
double your resolve
or be a broken man
lost
wieghtened
bit on the back
and neslted on a broken levy

the tree did sigh
a frown enveloped him
like a reverse sunrise
a punchline not gotten
or a lilac with no seed
the tree just stood there
not confusing his hurt for anger
wondering why thought
hoped him
not to be