You cannot know the loveliness of treesWho say, "How beautiful!" and pass them by
Not knowing the great comradeship of these
Most noble presences of earth and sky ...
You must have lain beneath their arms at dark
Breathed in their fragrance with the morning air
Felt living coolness underneath their bark
And shared their stillness as an hour of prayer.
This little lovely poem displays such a love for trees, "those noble presences"! It seems you are nothing but love: love for your parents, love for an old friend, love for nature.
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So very true. You can not pass by the trees in the fall and not declare their beauty. Such a beautiful time of year.
ReplyDeleteHope you are enjoying your weekend, my friend.
Oh Margie, I love trees so much and your writing is so beautiful an does it such honour...as does the photo :)
ReplyDeleteWonderful tribute to trees. Trees are full of love. Trees are all ages. New saplings to old bent rugged trees. Just like all of us. I love your words today, Margie. Much hugs to you.
ReplyDeleteBeautifully portrayed.
ReplyDeletebeauty of nature in ur beautiful words...:)..
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Beautiful words about my most beloved subject, the trees. So eloquently put; yes indeed, they hold an uncanny allure in every way.
ReplyDeleteI hope you had a lovely weekend dear friend,
xo
Zuzana
oh, I am always up for tree love and fortunately here in CO we have got some splendid trees...
ReplyDeleteMargie I love trees, and I love your poem. It is Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteTrees have a power and positive energy for all God's creatures.
Known, the great Polish poet Jan Kochanowski wrote his most beautiful poems in the shade of beloved, old linden tree.
Have a wonderful Sunday!
So lovely and sweet words. Wish you a great week ahead full of dreams and inspiration.
ReplyDeleteI love how to take about the most simple things. It makes you appreciate everything. You are so cool!
ReplyDeleteJust Beautiful. I live in the Jersey Pine Barrens and could not survive without breathing in the pines in the morning or hearing the whispering of the pines in the evening. Thanks Margie for a wonderful poem. :-)
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Quieten
This is lovely...gentle yet powerful. I love it, Margie!
ReplyDeleteSimply beautiful!
ReplyDeleteOh How i loved thsi... especially the stillnes of them. Beautiful as always dear MAgie!
ReplyDeleteMargie, simply beautiful. The picture also takes me away....
ReplyDeleteHI MARGIE-
ReplyDeleteFirst, to The Old Man - that was a wonderful tribute.
Second to happiness - beautifuly written - reflective of a person who lives fully and honors each days offering and promise
Third- "TREES" I so admire and need the trees that surround our home - they are a wall against intrusion, a home for wild life, a spectacle of color, I can see the wind and feel the sun - I am shaded and delighted by each one.
Love to you
Gail
peace.....
I love trees and I love your poem
ReplyDeleteNow this my dear friend brought me goose bumps.....I love trees and all the comforts they provide especially shade on a hot day.
ReplyDelete.......:-) Hugs
I love trees :D The different shades of colours and the warmth and security that embraces us :D
ReplyDeleteHow beautifully expressed. We have many huge old trees in the park in the centre of Christchurch and I did spend times lying under them. Another thing you can feel is their energy.
ReplyDeleteI felt one with Nature, just by reading this excellent poem of ur's Margie..WOW!
ReplyDelete*HUGZ* I miss ya too..
Keshi.
Hi Margie,
ReplyDeleteGood to see you are doing well and busy. I love working with photography as well I think its a great compliment to poetry, reminds a bit of the Irish, because they are well known for their graphics as well as poetry.
I write so much on domestic abuse and child abuse, that prose and the poetry is a nice escape for me. I see for you as well, as your poetry is well rounded and touches on many issues in which people confront.
Keep Writing!
Rachel
Hi Margie
ReplyDeleteEntered through Phivos. Enjoyed the poem and the significance of the underlying meaning.The pic is marvelous too. You are welcome to my blog.
Best Wishes
Ram from India.
thank you for taking us there! wish i could stay...maybe just a moment more....beautiful!
ReplyDeletenow if the weather would just clear up i'd go hug some trees!
ReplyDeletesuch simple lines yet very poignant and beautiful. Margie, you've a way with words. You adorn them with beauty and simplicity.
ReplyDeleteMargie: You have given me pause for a subject I have often taken for granted. A wonderful reflection on trees! :)
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ReplyDeleteOH yeah, I agree wholeheartedly. Tree is my power symbol and so very spiritual for me. I love sitting beneath, hugging them, talking to them, dreaming, refreshing and listening to my tree. Thanks for this poem in particular. Hugs
ReplyDeleteHello Margie,
ReplyDeleteI love trees and I love the changing of the trees for all the seasons.
The poem is very nice!
Have a great day,
Lydia
I so appreciate all the visits and lovely comments!
ReplyDeleteMany thanks to ....
Duta
Anne
Lorraine
TechoBabe
Glynis
Hemu
Zuzana
Cat
Krystyna
Philip
Mrs. Cullen
Quieten
Kristin
Realliveman
Dulce
Just Be Real
Gail
Sarah
Bernie
Shionge
Marja
Keshi (how nice o see you here again, missed you!)
Rachel
R. Ramakrishnan (welcome!)
Kay
Jessie
Ariel
Michael
Paula and
Lydia
I am so busy today and just do not have the time to do a separate reply to each of you, sorry!
But I did love all of your wonderful and welcome comments!
They meant a lot to me!
May today bring much joy to each of you!
Margie:)
xo
Reminds me of my childhood! I always laid beneath the trees and read.
ReplyDeleteWell now I feel ashamed for all the times I've not properly appreciated a tree! :) Beautiful, Margie!
ReplyDeleteHello Adie
ReplyDeleteOh, that is just what I did too!
Loved reading under the trees!
Margie:)
Hi Aurora
ReplyDeleteOh, you still have lots of time to appreciate those beautiful trees!
Thanks for the kind words on my poem!
I always love having a visit from you!
Margie:)
hihihihihi
ReplyDelete( Tree people! )
ReplyDeletesmiles. i love trees...they are where i go when i need a break...and laid beneath a few i have...
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