Jerry, can you do me a favor?

I talk to a tree as if he can hear me.

I pet a tree as if he can feel me.

I even use a “he”.

I congratulate him on his new leaves.

I praise his form when the branches show.

I named him, his name is Jerry.

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Jerry, you see

I need you to do me a favor.

This branch of yours looks pretty steady.

Don’t let it snap

when it holds my weight

Ok?

I’ll see you tonight.

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