City Trees

Edna St. Vincent Millay

1892 to 1950

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I watch you when the wind has come—
Save for the traffic and the trains,
I know what sound is there.
Upon a country tree.
Would make a sound as thin and sweet
Oh, little leaves that are so dumb
The trees along this city street,
Would hear such music as is made
As trees in country lanes.
Out of a shower, undoubtedly
Against the shrieking city air,
And people standing in their shade