The Tree Assassin

I am very fortunate on many counts, firstly I have a job, secondly I enjoy my job and last but by no means least I get a chance to get some exercise and get closer to nature.  I was working with the vegetation gang in the Chesham area, where they have to fell some trees.  I could watch them work all day, I nearly did, it was a long day starting at 8am on track, which involves a 2 1/2 commute.

What they do is fascinating skillful and dangerous.  Working suspended over 20 feet from the ground with sharp tools it’s a recipe for disaster.  As I said they are skillful and we are there to protect them and keep them safe.

A lot of the work carried out on London Underground particular in the open section is related to drainage.  In this instance it was the type of leaves, ‘Yes the wrong sort of leaves on track’. Also things to be taken into consideration, is the overhang, if the branch is hanging over onto track.  Mainly the height and network of roots which travel so deep they drain the soil of water.  Hence the need to cut them down.

#47The Tree Assassin

They looked to me for help

But my hands were tied

The trees bowed their heads

As they learnt they would die

The Tree Surgeon

Has been called in

To carry out this killing

I listen to the chain saws

The sound is Spine Tingling Chilling

Why? Oh why? Can’t we leave them alone?

They offer protection

They are where birds build their homes.

The Tree Surgeon

Is a skillful physician

He will take them down with ease

With his various ropes and harnesses

He will conquer these trees

He will climb to the top

He’s not a Lumberjack

He’s a skillful Assassin

He’ll even get the tree to assist in the attack

When there are no trees left

We won’t be able to breathe

Yet we cut, we fell

We take them to their knees

We enjoy how they look

We love their fruits

We also enjoy the breeze

Unfortunately the roots run deep

They pull out all the nutrients of the land

This we can’t concede

we are like scornful Lovers

We don’t forget

Sadly we have already

Been feeling the Sadistic Effects