Withered Tree

Look, O human beings

Don't bring in the destruction 

Let nature play its role

So, respond to nature's call 

 

Look at me and my position

And think of human beings

Today I am branchless with no green leaves

Still, I stand erect and live

 

I have enjoyed full utility

And served well the humanity

I had a vast area covered

That provided strangers with a shed 

 

All passersby looked at and thanked

No one thought and staked claim

At least they spared me 

And allowed the branchless tree

 

Everybody faces the time

And crumbles upon any time

Even though I am dry and may fall any time

You also think of your past time