Trees hide secrets
and a daring little girl
Hello Friend,
“I think that I will never see A poem lovely as a tree.” —Joyce Kilmer
I’m crazy about trees. Always have been. As a child, I held a fascination for their strong limbs and green leaves. High above, you can hide from the world. I think I could use a sturdy tree.
I can’t explain the mystical aura that surrounds the branches reaching out to touch the sky. This nerdy child memorized Joyce Kilmer’s poem, “Trees,” where the beauty and majesty of trees outweigh the well-chosen words of any poet.
Did you know?
The people of Madagascar consider the iconic baobab trees sacred. They believe the spirits of their ancestors live in the forests.
Trees provide more than beauty. They clean the air by absorbing carbon dioxide. Natural filters, trees, can absorb odors and pollutant gases.
The bark of some willows contains salicin, a chemical similar to aspirin. In the time of Hippocrates, people chewed the bark to relieve pain.
Near the lake behind our home, we have a black willow that stretches wide. The limbs and leaves flow gently in the breeze and protect a wooden swing from the evening’s setting sun. We call it the conversation tree.
I tend to think our willow tree exudes healing and keeps our conversations safe and secret.
Do you have a favorite tree?
Growing up, I climbed into the arms of a huge fig tree with two large branches. I stayed there as long as I could without anyone knowing. My imagination took flight, soaring with stories and all manner of marvelous adventures. I wanted to stay hidden forever.
Hidden in the Tree
©️ Kathryn LeRoyShe sat in the tree miles above the ground or so it seemed to be.
Birds fly ‘round on high wondering who came and her giving a sigh.
You can’t see the girl looking down below as leaves fall in a swirl.
Her heart flies away gliding in the wind clutching the branch so tight.
Song for the Trees
Breathe
“Trees exhale for us so that we can inhale them to stay alive. Can we ever forget that?
Let us love trees with every breath we take until we perish.”
― Munia Khan
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And always—
Be kind. Be Brave. Be You!
Kathryn
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Ah, you know you've got my heart when you write about trees.....
I love trees too and had favorite tees in my childhood that I would climb up and perch. Also built several fancy tree forts in a group of trees. I wrote a poem about trees in the past, too😎
Thanks for sharing Kathryn💕