Listen to my slant

     I am an humble plant.

    The lowest on the food chain

    But I am your main artery and vein.

    Through me all your nourishments flow

    It is I who keep your fires aglow.

    I clean your air

    I absorb your toxic gases without fear.

    I provide you with food

    In spite of your gluttonous mood.

    My timber provides you shelter.

    My  field is a lavish pasture

    For the animals you have to slaughter.

   I give you furniture-such extraneous things

   And nests for those lovely creatures with wings.

   The splendor of my variety

   Fills your heart with gaity.

   For all this, I have one plea:

   Please take care of me!