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How did this happen?

A tragedy

32 branches needlessly sawed off the tree-

(in the middle of the meadow,

older than any woodland creature

would think possible,

focal point of the surrounding forest)

-abruptly. Leaving open wounds.

Oozing sap.



Bluejays beg for information

Wide-eyed owls wonder why

Cardinals cry out, and

Quails keep questioning.



The worst part is,

the malicious lumberjack left the remains

lined up on the forest floor

and disappeared.



Leaving open wounds.

Leaving no closure.

Leaving no one to blame.

Leaving all to wonder.