Not at all What I wanted to see. Had I not been so focused On self sufficient me- I would not have missed all The lovely trees! May be the challenge is still yet, A fine line between Balancing & Flexibility? Does the forest have high valleys? Cliffs, hills, and streams? Do not forget the hollers edge- Oh, be sure! Examine every ledge! Perhaps meticulous surfing of intricacies Depends on gracefully meeting adversities…. Or somewhere in between? Some call tragedy, Some call love- Many transmute former to above... More still yet are calling, As above so below- For all the lovely trees… Here in lies the secret to seeing what you want to see... We conquered animosities, leveled curiosity- Someday you’ll write the book About how we saved Our lovely trees… Actively seeing Requires participation & presence too Sidelines no more. Be inspired & Be prompted Adding your homily- Ode to saving all The lovely trees… ©lbaccus December 2019