Sense Sonnet - Acher

 Great Burr Oak

This great burr oak, centuries old,

In center of Lincoln Park Zoo

Thrived in Chicago heat and cold,

Survived Great Chicago Fire too.

Witnessed animals and plants that

Did come and go through all the years.

Welcomed all to its habitat,

Dropping acorns for souvenirs.

In twenty twenty two, experts

Did witness this burr oak's decline,

And test results were sort that hurts.

The tree was at its finish line.

Sad news in twenty twenty three,

This great burr oak will cease to be.