I've had just enough time to... witness the last tree left standing
Saw this last tree left standing in Malacca, Malaysia.
Of all
the tall shady trees
That
once graced this area
This is
the last one standing
The last
bastion against the encroachment
The last
hangouts for the remaining birds
The last
tower yet to be stormed
But it
is a losing battle
For the
black tide of
Development
swept all in its way
It too
will fall
And when
it does
Who shall
mourn its passing…?
________
My horizon:
Jet-black mountain, crumbling into the sea
Littly city, you're still so young
But you got so dirty
Hey old ocean, are you still holding on?
You look so sad and empty
Fires burning, forest falling
Forevergreen, forevergone
