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“Trees”

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  1. (1913) A poem by the American poet Joyce Kilmer. Its opening lines are: “I think that I shall never see / A poem as lovely as a tree.”


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Angelenos are flocking to the Broad to tie their personal hopes to Yoko Ono’s ‘Wish Trees for Los Angeles’ — creating a powerful, moving snapshot of the city’s collective mood.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2026

Trees can only be chopped down when bats aren’t nesting—i.e., from November to March.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 22, 2026

Trees planted along farmland to shield crops from strong winds are often viewed as a simple way to support biodiversity.

From Science Daily • Jun. 22, 2026

Trees along the street offered dappled shade, and there were several other cute restaurants nearby, many with outdoor spaces of their own.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

Trees creaked, and their fall leaves whispered as I left puddles on the dark asphalt.

From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda

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