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A Tall Story

Reaching for the stars giganteum ambassadors of a lost age Sequoia-The great ones..Inspired by Steinbeck's observation on growing up in CA

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Line Gauthier

Date: 10/4/2021 7:12:00 AM

Beautiful, Brian ~ a tall tribute

Brian Strand
Date: 10/5/2021 12:52:00 AM

Amazing trees Line by all accounts

Kathleen Kroll

Date: 2/23/2017 12:26:00 AM

You've captured their stature so beautifully in a few words, Brian. Kathy

Brian Strand
Date: 2/23/2017 3:10:00 AM

Thanks Kathy

Rizwana Bhurani

Date: 5/31/2016 1:12:00 PM

Wow poem.....Congrats

James Marshall Goff

Date: 9/9/2009 8:26:00 PM

never seen one, would like to, nice work! Brian...jim

Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen

Date: 9/9/2009 6:08:00 AM

Oh, they are beautiful! Your poem is a perfect sentiment for the feeling one has when standing at the bottom of a giant sequoia and looking up. BIG SMILE on this one, Brian. Always, Dane Ann

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 9/8/2009 5:18:00 PM

Steinbeck was always one of my favorite writers, Brian, and this is a great tribute to the common man characters struggling to reach new heights. Excellent cingku! Love, Carolyn

James Peranteau

Date: 9/8/2009 4:24:00 PM

You've done it now Brian,..I'm going to have to put this in mine fav's,...my favorite tree ever !! And you put this poem together very well !! awesome ! james

Trudy Diane Rider

Date: 9/8/2009 3:07:00 PM

Oh! Love the feel of this! The last 2 lines are awesome! Thank you for choosing my poem as a finalist in your contest. It is always an honor to have your work chosen by a peer is such high standing! ~Trudy~

Trudy Diane Rider

Date: 9/8/2009 3:06:00 PM

Doris Culverhouse

Date: 9/8/2009 1:19:00 PM

nicely written, I did send in one for the new contest, can't wait to get the new assignment! It is very challenging,

P Sheart

Date: 9/8/2009 12:58:00 PM

Very thought provoking brian. Makes one want to sit and ponder a bit. Take care Love Light Truth Patricia

Andrew Crisci

Date: 9/8/2009 11:55:00 AM

Hi, Brian! I am reading your Cinku and I am being transported to the universe's realm... powerful stars that inspire awe! These are God's creations bringing light into the Universe. Beautifully written with deepness of thought. Keep on writing. Wishing you the best. Thanks for your comment on my poem. Warmest regards, Andrew.

Carrie Richards

Date: 9/8/2009 10:58:00 AM

ps...My "song of gratitude", Brian, for choosing my poem among the winning entries for your wonderful Hymn of Praise contest! Thank you...I'm indeed pleased and grateful! ~ Love, Carrie

Carrie Richards

Date: 9/8/2009 10:55:00 AM

Yes, they do reach for the stars....so magnificent are they!! Growing up in California, one of my earliest memories is my parents taking a photograph of my brother and I beneath a giant sequoia in Sequoia National Park...and of course there are old photographs of automobiles driving through the hallowed out base of these giants. Unbelieveable if you don't see them for yourselves! They are wonders of the world. ~ Love, Carrie