Dear brotherhood of trees! With you we find
Robust and hearty friendship, free from all
The laws of petty gods men travail for.
No wrangle here o'er things of small avail—
No knavery, nor charity betrayed—
But comrade beings—'Stalwart, steadfast, good.
You help the world in the noblest way of all—
By living nobly—showing in your lives
The utmost beauty, the full power and love
That through your wisdom and your long desire