Trees silent and still its sufferings strange But happening below unseen who knows From electrons to cells to worms and moles Its cries heard in the depths of earth Its agonies pain the highest heavens All life reached and touched and soothed Its griefs mutually shared and resounded And heavens weepingly reassure in every tear That evil judged and nothing's futile Greater yet the glory surpassing the beauty In every branch, leaf, flower and fruit