Deep Ecology and Our Love

Two trees-standing apart
constantly dream about touching
their green leaves and soft branches.

In the middle of an open field
They are the only living things amidst other non-livings.
In the language of "deep ecology"
They have intrinsic values
like the brown women
who often come and rest under their shadows.

Those women--well built and
not ever complimented
by the common men of our country
work nearby in a brick kiln.

Lucknow, India