silent stoic
strong as can be
why would he need
a friend like me?
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Interesting concept, makes me wonder why you wouldn't save the tree. Thank you for sharing. RoseAnn
Thank you for writing RoseAnn! I guess most people wouldn't raise a finger to save a tree from being cut down, with notable exceptions of course. The speaker in this case realizes the tree is alive, could use a friend, and must come up with an excuse to justify his cowardice. :)
That what's wrong with the world today it has become complacent with things being the way they are.