Yesterday morning we came into our office to discover that the tree outside our window had been cut down. I loved that tree! It sheltered us from the intrusive gaze of the engineers across the courtyard. It hosted a myriad of birds, who sang and squabbled in its branches for our entertainment. In autumn its leaves slowly caught fire, shrivelled in the flames and fell.
Now we are exposed to the engineers, bereft of the charm of the birds, detached from the slow rhythm of the seasons. And we strongly suspect it's in aid of the construction of more parking spaces.
O Lord, deliver us from the wanton destruction of trees, the sinful pursuit of parking space, and all such evils. Amen.
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