if trees could protest

courtesy nu teen

if trees could protest
would they sue
those who lit them up

if trees could protest
would they bark
on dogs or men first?

if trees could protest
would they moan
cars, trucks, machines?

if trees could protest
would they hug
lurking cyber trolls?

if trees could protest
would they fault
the heavens, in print?

if trees could protest
would they eat
some poets alive?