(Joseph MacRae, 1992)
Peace Tree, Peace Arch
(remembering Peace Tree Cascadia, Tacoma, Washington, 1992)
What does it take to grow a Peace Tree?
First, like an idea, a seed is planted in the earth.
Its roots are small at first,
but as they grow, they will spread.
Spreading toward the four corners of the earth,
north, south, east and west.
As it grows to a sapling, it begins
to change the earth’s landscape.
As it grows to a mature tree
the Peace Tree serves many purposes.
Its roots help to hold the soil from
eroding away.
It will give shade and beauty to a
barren spot on Mother’s Earth.
Its trunk gives strength.
Strength and support, to its branches
Branches which provide home and habitat
for many of earth’s creatures.
For birds to nest, and spiders to spin webs,
for insects and other creatures to make up
the earth’s family.
Who can plant a Peace Tree?
Anyone may plant a Peace Tree.
A Peace Tree knows no boundary,
no fear, no hate, no prejudice.
Its planters are united as one,
learning not how different we are,
but how alike we are,
all working for one goal…
–Peace–
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