10 The Tree of Love
01 Memorable Life 02 Subjugated Life
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01 Memorable Love
The tree of love we’ll sadly remember
Standing in the forest by my village
Looking so ancient no one knew its age
It might, by its looks, just grow forever
Through its strength hearts in love would not waver
So said the names inscribed in letters so large
Upon the old tree as if to oblige
Lovers to stay on with one another
Couples there promised to be always true
And to keep in faith pleasant memories
After many years had passed as time flew The Tree of Love
Looking at the tree renewed their stories Soneta 029
By the sacred tree love was exalted Petrarca
Joyfully retained and wisely nurtured AD 2002
The tree of love would now disappear
Also the forest and its living trees
As destruction came to ruin the peace
Around the village despite of appeal
They said concession had now been given
From the government of the whole nation
No one could stop now their fearful action
That plundered life and its wooded heaven
Bitter tears were shed over blasted life
When trees were cut down truly recklessly
The Tree of Love All mourned for the loss suffered in the strife
Soneta 030 Pained by the force of this calamity
Sonetaria How can we now see all those inscribed names
AD 2002 And their sweet vows that have gone up in flames?