I Love Trees

Standing tall, resolute in thunderstorms,
blizzards or sunshine, bending in breezes, 

home to squirrels, hummingbirds and
owls. Silent, wonderfully silent in quiet 

majesty, bothering nothing, existing, living 
in due course their destiny without rancor, 

war or bitterness. Who lives here with more 
grace and dignity than trees? Who is it?

Paul Lojeski was born and raised in Lakewood, Ohio. His poetry has appeared online and in print. He has published the satirical novel, The Reverend Jimmy Pup. He lives in Port Jefferson, NY.