City Trees
Edna St. Vincent Millay
1892 to 1950
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Against the shrieking city air,
I know what sound is there.
I watch you when the wind has come—
And people standing in their shade
Out of a shower, undoubtedly
Would make a sound as thin and sweet
The trees along this city street,
As trees in country lanes.
Save for the traffic and the trains,
Would hear such music as is made
Upon a country tree.
Oh, little leaves that are so dumb