Of all the flora upon the earth, none seem quite so human as trees. Endlessly varied, not only by species, but individually, they strive to find nourishment, to grow and produce offspring. They struggle to weather the storms of life, and yet when they sense their time has come, they surrender to the earth. They are persistent and steadfast, yet patient and peaceful. Perhaps that’s why they live so much longer than we do.
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“Trees are poems that the earth writes upon the sky.” ~Khalil Gibran
“Listen to the trees as they sway in the wind…and their roots give names to all things. Their language has been lost. But not the gestures.” ~Vera Nazarian
“An orange tree would rather die than produce lemons, whereas instead of dying the average person would rather be someone they are not.” ~Mokokoma Mokhonoana
“Blessed are those who do not walk in the ways of the wicked or sit in the seat of the mockers, but who instead delight in the law of the LORD and meditate upon it day and night. They are like trees planted by streams of water, yielding their fruit in season, and their fruit does not wither.” ~Psalm 1:1-3
“Real love ought to be more like a tree and less like a flower.” ~Mya Robarts
I think that I shall never see
A poem lovely as a tree
A tree whose hungry mouth is prest
Against the earth’s sweet flowing breast
~Alfred Joyce Kilmer
I think that I shall never see
A billboard lovely as a tree
Indeed, unless the billboards fall
I’ll never see a tree at all
~Ogden Nash
“The clearest way into the universe is through a forest wilderness.”
~John Muir
I worried about our “family tree” during a terrible ice storm. It became a favorite story: https://joynealkidney.com/2020/01/03/blessings-of-an-ordinary-tree/
Loved the piece on your “family tree,” Joy!
Simply amazing.
Love the orange tree quote especially
Oh my….the “mother” tree…it looks like the starting point for a fantastic novel. My brain’s on fire. Thanks for all of these, Mitch. 😉
I look forward to reading it, Vicki!
LOL…aren’t you the encourager! 😜
The variety of images of trees are overwhelmingly beautiful in so many different ways. They show that Khalil Gibran is right-trees are poems written on the sky. 🙂
He could really write, couldn’t he?
Some s peaceful and serene, some funny, some disturbing..,but ALL amazing!❤️❤️
The most beautiful and majestic beings on the entire planet.
workers Mitch. What a great tree trek. Love it. Trees show us the possibilities.
Interesting perspective, Gary.
Amazing trees!
Your images are fascinating and the quotes are wonderful
I thought I typed wowzers (I did), not workers. Gonna chat with spellcheck.
Great photos! Couldn’t pick a favourite and believe me I tried…maybe the angel..or…
A jaw-dropper! This will be among my saved articles.Thank you!
My pleasure!
Stunning photos!
“They are persistent and steadfast, yet patient and peaceful.”
Oh, I just had to laugh while reading this. Clearly, you’ve never tried to work around a neglected apple tree. You know those horror forest scenes, where the trees reach out to grab people as they go by? I swear, those are inspired by apple trees. I can hardly walk past our crab apples without getting caught in them. They’re the biggest reason I wear a hat all the time. I’d rather have my hat get yanked off, then try and untangle my hair from those vicious branches and twigs!!! 🤣
Obviously you’ve done something to offend them. ;>)
Magnificent way to start Friday afternoon. Instant relaxation looking through your slide show. I’ve been a tree person since I was a kid. I remember the trees in my childhood home, at my grandparents’ home, and in every place I’ve lived in since then. Thank you for putting those images together. Do you mind if I re-blog your post to tao-talk?
Not all, Msjadeli. Have at it!
Cool. Thanks!
I enjoyed seeing all of the different trees you mentioned. You should put one from Redwood!
I love redwood trees. There is one in there–it’s a snow-covered Sequoia.
I can’t believe I missed it! Ok great you got all the good ones 🥰
You recently liked on of my blog posts. THANK YOU! From that I checked out your blog & have enjoyed it so much … your meaningful messages & amazing pictures. I’m following you now.
This entry is delightful. We live in a developing area with only a few lots left to sell. I HATE it when a lot is cleared for building a new home & cringe every time we hear a tree fall.
I understand. And nice to meet you!
Very nice meting you, too
psalms chapter 1 verse 4
Especially love the cherry trees, wisteria and rhododendron. Gorgeous. I like Kilmer’s tree poem. It has been put to music and I used to sing it, though I can’t remember all of the music now. Thanks for bringing all these trees into one place for my viewing pleasure.
The pleasure’s mine, Diane.
I have to agree about trees.
Exquisite, unique, worlds to explore, wonder and laughter to share!
My admonition–take care of the trees. They provide so much for us and ask so little–water, space, some careful pruning. My heart breaks any time I see a tree being cut down.
Trees are also very diligent about practicing supportive community. They have a chemically based early warning system for incoming threats, and share nutrients through their roots.
If only humans cooperated so well.
🙏
Thank you, Mitch! Spectacular photos and moving quotes/poems.
My pleasure, Michele.
These tree photos are amazing! In my neck of the woods, I really like the wind-bowed live oaks. They look so sculptural.
Where would we be without trees? They gift us with so many necessary things, beauty, and pleasure too but most days, we just take them for granted.
Wow, Mitch! What awesome pictures of trees! I cannot pick a favourite, for they are all beautiful or humorous, but the Picasso Tree 2 definitely made me laugh! And without trees … humans would perish from the earth. We would do well to remember that. Thanks for this cool post!
My pleasure, Jill!
I’ve seen wonderful photos of trees ‘trained’ into shapes over many years, such as chairs, arches, and random geometric shapes, just because.
Trees are my sanctuaries!
Those are amazing!
Really amazing and unique pictures of trees Mitch.
Enjoy the rest of your weekend.
God bless you and your family and best wishes for the week ahead ❤️
Really amazing and unique pictures of trees Mitch.
Enjoy the rest of your weekend.
God bless you and your family and best wishes for the week ahead ❤️
Likewise, Cora.
Thanks!
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I love this!
Mitch,
I am always gobsmacked by your images. Thank you,
Gary
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My pleasure, Gary.
Amazing trees! Only God can make one indeed.
I love trees! Thank you for sharing, Mitch.
My pleasure, San.
Love this! So true and rooted 🌳
Hi Mitch, this is wonderful!
Thanks, Charles!
Fabulous tree photos. Thanks. My favourite tree poem is by A. Joyce Kilmer
Wow. Trees are so amazing. ❤️
Trees frame life, providing shade, oxygen, food, homes, heat and of course, building materials. Trees are universal, they house our swings and tree houses; they overlook our first kisses and marriage proposals.
Very true. And they know many of our secrets.
🥰🥰🥰
Beautiful shots!
Thank you for sharing
My pleasure, Ashee.
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