Naturally Superior

An ancient Cypress tree still stands
Beside a ruined monument.
Outlasts the works of human hands.
Nothing man made is permanent.

The tree is self sufficient.
It needs no other maintenance.
Apart from the nourishment.
The soil provides and rains enhance.

The builders of the monument.
Erected by them to impress
Are long since dead that's evident.
Outlasted by this grand Cypress.