Every Tree Counts
ONE Banyan tree with long, hanging roots, Stands majestic and wide all over the land.
TWO Palash trees in a cool garden, Sweet nectar for bees to drink.
THREE Pipal trees on a village street, Juicy figs for parakeets to eat.
FOUR Neem trees swaying in the fields, Bitter kernels for keeping pests away.
FIVE Jamun trees near a winding stream, Purple fruits littering the forest floor.
SIX Coral trees beside a farmland, Crimson blossoms to attract many birds.
SEVEN Deodar trees upon a tall mountain, Fragrant wood for making incense and oil.
EIGHT Tamarind trees in a small town, Tangy pods for flavouring food as we please.
NINE Sal trees in a thick forest, Leathery leaves for making serving plates.
TEN Khejri trees in a hot desert, Tender shoots for camels to eat.
Trees give oxygen for us to breathe.
They protect the soil. They make food by using the sun鈥檚 energy.
Trees give. Trees protect. Trees count.
Yes, they count. Everywhere, every tree always counts!