to the officers and directors of the american conifer society, please

canonical
conifer shapes 
should include
only the cones

conifer
likenesses
conical but 
coneless
are incorrect

you confound
conifer enthusiasts
whose knowledge
is contingent 
on your
conjecture
by continuing
to misconstrue
the defining trait

if we wish to 
remain convicted
we must 
reconcile
this contest 
on conifer 
bodies
and a 
confluent
solution
must be found

cordially, 
of course