Já reparou como as árvores amenizam a dureza do concreto? Olha só o efeito deste Ipê (Tabebuia impetiginosa):
The hard concrete surface is definitely softened by the trees, don’t you think?
And, interestingly, north and south share the Lagerstroemia indica, crape myrtle and resedá, respectively:
It’s going to be Father’s Day in Brasil (with an ‘S’, of course!). Walter Rossi's father wrote this beautiful poem about trees:
Thank you for sharing, Walter! Here’s a humble attempt to translate it:
Humans, protect me!
Together with the fresh air from dawn to dusk,
I offer you: aroma, flowers, fruits and shade!
If this is not enough,
I bend down and give you:
Shield for your gold,
Pine for your notes,
A roof for your shelter
Wood for your warmth
A table for your bread
A bed for your rest
Support for your steps
Balm for your pain
An altar for your prayers
And I shall be with you until you die…
Here is my plea: don’t hurt me!
E por falar em árvores, vamos propor uma missão para você: clique aqui para saber mais.
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