A Fallen Giant

A fallen giant never dies,

Its just another stage of life.

You gave us oxygen.

Now carbon very sudden.

You gave us shade in the summer.

Now its lumber for a shelter.

You housed many vertebrates.

Now you hide many invertebrates.

Birds loved to rest on you.

Now we get to rest with you.

Your leaves kept us from the rain.

Now wood for heat we gain.

Most will never acknowledge what you did.

Still, we need you for our greed.

Dear giant you have fallen.

To some you will never be forgotten.

Your place will allow the sun to shine

And let others plants peacefully dine.

Dear giant you have died.

Your gifts were never denied.