PLANT A TREE 
Plant a tree and there may spring 
Refuge where the birds may sing; 
Beauty for the seeing eye, 
Comfort for the passerby; 
Strength for shelter from the storm. 
Coolness when the days. are warm; © 
Years and years of joy maybe— 
If today you plant a tree. 
. Plant a tree and there may grow 
Friendliness that all may know; 
Courage that will hearts»inspire 
To lift thoughts and motives higher 
Kindliness and hope and cheer 
Growing stronger every year— 
And these things may come maybe 
If today you plant a tree. 
—Lucile Ruchle 

