A tree walks into a library
a tree walks into the library
my people, it says
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a pile of earth on the table
it buries itself ‘til spring
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a tree at the circulation desk
I’d like to renew some leaves
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a tree browsing the shelves
my people, too
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a tree cuts itself down in despair
you are not alone
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a tree paying late fees,
do you take birdnests?
a tree checking out
a woodworking book,
terror alert
a tree doing genealogical research,
where are my roots?
a tree pretending to be a dog,
barking up the wrong
a tree shushing a loud patron,
can't you see i'm
absorbing nutrients?