Photographic evidence that we are a lot like trees in some ways

My heart beats and so does yours

Harriet helped me write this poem a few months ago. Chuck and Florence are neighbors, Irene is Harriet's little sister, and Buck is a family friend. China is the word Harriet uses when she's talking about a faraway place.

My heart beats and so does yours

While we sweep and mop our floors

While we ride on escalators

While we order drinks from waiters

Our hearts beat and so does Chuck’s

Florence’s, Irene’s, and Buck’s

Everyone inside this room

Everyone in China, too

Hearts beat worldwide all day long

Drumming out a steady song

But though our ears are always near it

We’re so noisy we can’t hear it