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Poem: Every Time I Climb A Tree

by Tommy Carr

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Every Time I Climb a Tree is a whimsical and imaginative poem by David McCord. It celebrates the joy and freedom of childhood, particularly the simple act of climbing a tree. The poem uses vivid imagery and playful language to evoke the sense of adventure and wonder that comes with exploring the natural world. McCord's poem invites listeners to relive their own childhood experiences of climbing trees, while also inspiring a sense of curiosity and a desire to connect with nature.

NatureChildhoodImaginationMindfulnessPlayfulnessNature ConnectionChildlike WonderMindfulness Of Movement

Transcript

Every time I climb a tree,

Every time I climb a tree,

Every time I climb a tree,

I scrape a leg,

Or skin a knee,

And every time I climb a tree,

I find some ants,

Or dodge a bee,

And get the ants all over me.

And every time I climb a tree,

Where have you been,

They say to me?

But don't they know that I'm free,

Every time I climb a tree?

I like it best to spot a nest,

That has an egg,

Or may be free.

And then I skin the other leg,

But every time I climb a tree,

I see a lot of things to see,

Swallows,

Rooftops,

And TV,

And all the fields and farms there be.

Every time I climb a tree,

Though climbing may be good for ants,

It isn't awfully good for pants,

But still it's pretty good for me,

Every time I climb a tree.

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August 18, 2025

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