thought of the painted day-glo orange crosses marking the trees for death. thought of the crossed fingers to ward off evil. thought of the german word gift. something given. poison.
dubious thoughts, stolen gifts. native stands. clear-cut land. brilliant white tower rise. gift of money. land confiscation. dark power domain. gift to the people, their trees felled and chipped and laid on the marked path. gift of security, surveillance. clear lines, all seeing the people all seen. where trees have been.