For a dear friend who suggested there was a poem in this photo. This old tree sits a block over next to a small stream along the fence line of the coal rail yard. When I’m feeling stressed or sad or frustrated I walk my little dog by this tree. I don’t deserve such an amazing gift. The Lady of the Pine, as I like to call her, must know I need her.
Lady of the Pines
mantle of lush green
peering from the wounded
hollow of a great old tree
here to greet all passers by
weary from the fray, offering
hope and gentle healing
on this cloudy day
what say you oh gentle lady
to our troubled hearts
in a world fraught with hate
fractured families, torn apart
tenderly your intercessions
whisper on the breeze
soon the autumn frost will
kiss your rosary of leaves
sending them a-fluttering
to drape your tender feet
ever faithful you’ll remain
until next time we meet
~kat
October 7th, 2018 at 5:32 pm
Lovely poem. She would be really pleased with that!
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October 7th, 2018 at 5:54 pm
Sometimes words feel so inadequate. It’s a stunning find. I plan to visit it often. Wondering…if I lay flowers at her feet will others find it too… 😊
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October 7th, 2018 at 6:09 pm
It could start lots of speculation on social media. Whose buried there, etc!
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October 7th, 2018 at 6:34 pm
Yes…might be an interesting experiment.
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October 7th, 2018 at 6:30 pm
Reblogged this on Pastor Michael Moore's Blog and commented:
Beautiful, Kat!
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October 7th, 2018 at 6:31 pm
Thank you Michael. Blessings. 😊.
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October 7th, 2018 at 6:32 pm
❤️❤️ Back Atcha, Sister ❤️❤️
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October 8th, 2018 at 5:59 am
Glorious and heartfelt 💜💜💜
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October 8th, 2018 at 8:38 am
Thank you Willow. It’s an interesting stain on that tree, don’t you think?
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October 8th, 2018 at 8:44 am
Yes indeed it could be either the Virgin Mary with outstretched arms or a pregnant woman. Either way I do really like it 💜
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October 8th, 2018 at 10:47 am
Beautiful. 😎🥀
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October 8th, 2018 at 2:52 pm
Thank you Dorna.
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