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What does the poet suggest about killing a tree with a 'simple jab of the knife'?
What does the poet suggest about killing a tree with a 'simple jab of the knife'?
What is the significance of 'roping, tying, and pulling out' the root of the tree in killing it?
What is the significance of 'roping, tying, and pulling out' the root of the tree in killing it?
What does 'sprouting leaves' from the tree's 'leprous hide' indicate?
What does 'sprouting leaves' from the tree's 'leprous hide' indicate?
Why does the poet emphasize 'scorching and choking in sun and air' in relation to killing a tree?
Why does the poet emphasize 'scorching and choking in sun and air' in relation to killing a tree?
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What is suggested by 'miniature boughs which if unchecked will expand again to former size'?
What is suggested by 'miniature boughs which if unchecked will expand again to former size'?
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