TREES
I think that I shall never see
A poem lovely as a tree.
A tree whose hungry mouth is pressed
Against the earth's sweet flowing breast;
A tree that looks at God all day
And lifts her leafy arms to pray;
A tree that may in Summer wear
A nest of robins in her hair;
Upon whose bosom snow has lain;
Who intimately lives with rain.
Poems are made by people like me,
But only God can make a tree.
Joyce Kilmer 1886-1918
I think that I shall never see
A poem lovely as a tree.
A tree whose hungry mouth is pressed
Against the earth's sweet flowing breast;
A tree that looks at God all day
And lifts her leafy arms to pray;
A tree that may in Summer wear
A nest of robins in her hair;
Upon whose bosom snow has lain;
Who intimately lives with rain.
Poems are made by people like me,
But only God can make a tree.
Joyce Kilmer 1886-1918
18 comments:
Beautiful - I'm going out to hug a tree :-)
Have a great week.
Di
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Beautiful as always!
Good Morning, Jo!
That is some tree! Lovely, the whole thing, Jo. Good morning and I hope you have a great day!
That is quite a tree. I bet it's very old from the size of it. Those beautiful old oaks are really treasures.
WOW! What a magnificent tree Jo! XO
Beautiful, I am in awe each thine I visit your blog, your photos are stunning.
I love trees, and collect art of just trees, there is something majestic and spiritual about a tree.
Have a great day.
What a magnificent tree! Is that on your property? I would just want to look at it, and touch it, in wonder, every single day.
What a beautiful tree !
Lovely photo and poem ! Have a great day !
I'm swooning and getting a little misty eyed. I miss great big old trees like that (just don't get them like that on a little Greek island!) and what a fitting poem. Just beautiful.
Thanks for your warm and encouraging words on GLP.
Hugs,
Joan
I like the look of your blog, very colorful. Richard from Amish Stories.
Big and mysterious Tree!
That is a gorgeous tree! They don't grow like that in this neck of the woods. Oh wait a minute, there's no woods around here!
That is a venerable old tree in your photo! Thanks for sharing this poem...I was trying to remember the words to it just the other day.
What a neat tree, Jo... I love it. Is it in your yard or neat to you???? Awesome!!!
Hugs,
Betsy
What a fine old tree!
Jo,
I remember learning this poem when I was in school. Had to stand before the class and recite it. I love the picture, and your blog is always a pleasure to visit. Hope you have a wonderful week.
Hugs, Jo
Do you know I spent the day with you? Your music has been keeping me coming in the kitchen as I can today. So many of my favorite soundtracks all in one place! Lovely, lovely, lovely! Maybe next time, we could just sit together over a cuppa.
Beautiful tree. I have many pictures of trees.
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