Salford 13th July 2017
The powers that be
planted big deciduous trees
in the grounds of a locality
so it would look nice
for the men with money
The local kids – loved it
Playing games under the leaves
and climbing up high on the branches
getting a view of the boaters
on the watery basin
Change of heart
led to a start
where wood was taken apart
for parts of a chair
the kids – they just stared
Returning to the scene
of the crime extreme
either side of the lane
stumps of wood – showing grain
and locals anger does mount – all kids do is count
For what was the point
of cutting down a grand high tree
that caused no problems for any of thee
when all the wood from tree that’s bought
just goes into a chair – that makes you look short ?
The Inkwell 