We've relied on them for thousands of years for everything from transport to bracelets. It is a beautiful natural medium that needs preserving. Norway has taken steps, a billionaire has taken steps, but if you are neither a member of the super-rich or a country but have a garden, you can do something.
Wood for Trees
It has to be made from wood from trees,
not MDF, chip, ply or plastic stuff,
the real thing with roots and leaves,
and height, flexibility, and bark that’s rough.
Even after death, when stripped to the bone,
wood has a feel that is living and warm,
but perfection isn’t a factor alone,
it is less than ideal in whatever form.
With knots and beautifully patterned grain,
it can be used for a myriad of purposes,
each piece enhanced by the artist’s stain,
and unique irrespective of purchases.
Whether polished, stained or simply laid bare,
the material is merely enhanced,
for the benefit of all people to share,
the satisfaction of tastes advanced.
©David L Atkinson June 2022
God Bless
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