Tree 22 - Hug Trees Not Chop Trees

Citizens of Mumbai, Celebrities and activists, Continue to raise their voice In spite of heavy rains in Mumbai. They shouted and protested: "Hug Trees Not Chop Trees". People expressed their outrage Against the cutting of Aarey trees. With protests and pleas, With banners and placards, The Mumbaikars braved the wet spell, Marching from Marine drive to Chowpatty With a strong message to the state authorities, To save the green environment and its species. A tree is an unerring witness, A witness who perceives the truth, A bundle of secrets, A personification of wisdom. A silent spectator! A tree cut is a truth erased, A vital green wiped out, A secret closed forever. Let us hug the trees with love, Instead of chopping the trees So cruelly and callously, So foolishly and heartlessly.