8. A Community Tree


A: Do you have a chainsaw?

B: Yes, but why do you need it?

A: I want to cut down the tree in my yard.

B: What's wrong with it? It's a beautiful tree.

A: It drops too many leaves.

B: There are squirrels in that tree.

A: The roots messed up my water system.

B: The neighborhood children love climbing it.

A: Birds land on it and poop on my car.

B: People love the romantic and cooling shade it gives.

A: I suppose the tree does have some good points.

B: If you see the good, the bad won't seem so bad.