Not another IF poem!

It is with much regret
to inform you that
IF
everything was not written
we would have more trees
and further more
IF
we did not use
toilet paper
we would have
even more trees.

Mind you this is only
IF
because
IF
we had no termites
there would be a lot more trees
not forgetting paper wasps too,
more than a lot more trees.

All I’m saying is
IF
for
IF
we did not burn wood,
or make things out of wood
there would be so many trees,
more than more than more,
we would not be able to move
and therefore we would not need cars.

The axe would be
a thing of the past
and everything would be
bloody green and
nobody could ever say
Timber!

Yes!
It all depends on
IF
and the skies
are the limit.

Reviews

[Poetic Beauty]

IF is always a big word for two sort letter. I’m not willing to give up toilet paper lol we would have a lot more trees if we stopped doing a lot of things. We could have a ton more trees if we’d stop building concrete jungles of cities

[andrew mitchell]

Thank you PB for your words.

[Poetic Beauty]

You are welcome

[Chris Shaw]

If only my cypress tree hadn’t died, I would be feeling much happier this morning Andrew. The tree surgeon is arriving this morning, to fell it. We will save the wood for winter fuel. I am a tree hugger for my sins.

Chris

[andrew mitchell]

Shame Chris, we had a liquid Amber, I think that’s the right name which toppled over. Thanks for the review Chris.

[Neville]

.. I believe they said plant a tree in seventy three .. or was it ninety three .. I say plant some more in 2024 .. made me chuckle tho' TIMBER .. Neville

[andrew mitchell]

Haha thank you Neville

[Robert Trakofler]

Ha ha! If only.... I am a green nut my restaurant business is green, my home is all electric and powered by wind turbines and still I am all to aware of how much waste i create in my existence. funny as this poem may be (and it is) it rings of such truth! I am very sure this is my favorite from you the word flow in it is awesome and the message is, all if...only good one on ya Andrew!

[andrew mitchell]

Thank you kindly bad bad bunny 😀

[Paul Bell]

I think they say the Brazillian rain forest keeps the world alive.
Mind you, they're chopping it down in the guise of progress.
If only.

[andrew mitchell]

It is scary to see how much has been removed over the years. Thanks Paul.

[Annette Pisano-Higley]

IF Rudyard Kipling had not beaten Gunga Din senseless...there would be alot more trees!!!- I got it Andrew. Incredibly creative poem with a pointed message for this wasteful world....uh, except for the toilet paper suggestion- ha! Love the premise, the presentation, the execution of this poem and the sensitivity and caring beneath it all. Kudos and well- penned my friend.

[andrew mitchell]

Many kind thanks to you Annette for reviewing a humorous write on a world's dilemma.

[Annette Pisano-Higley]

It’s always my pleasure to read your poems Andrew:))