Slash Pine, Slashed, Supine
Moving van
Fine leather couch
People unfamiliar occupy a space I know.
Death comes suddenly
For the tree, which is now
lumber.
I want to puncture the tires of their Range Rover.
Complete malcontents they must be to chainsaw
life from their property.
The Bible rules against criminal acts of this kind.
It’s a sin to so gingerly
remove a majestic slash pine tree.
To think, I was gonna bake them a pie.
How about one filled with shit?
Sure has been beginner’s bad luck, Suzy.
First, they delivered the wrong couch.
Now, the water main under the tree is busted.
You’re sure the scowl on the neighbor’s face is
from the sun?
Guess I’ll have to call someone
And have the roots removed.
What can ya do?
I agree, it’s a shame.
Who doesn’t love a tree?