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How Old are the Olive Trees in the Garden of Gethsemane? — Ray DowningThis is a repost from a long time ago. 

In this new century of our Lord The gardener planted the young tree Placed in garden of Gethsemane An olive to the knee Around two thousand years have passed A beaten path close by Each word the Olive tucks away Within its heart with sighs When Jesus was just a small boy He would come some to play His tender hand caressed its limbs Alluring light display Twenty-one years passed swiftly by When He came once again Deep in prayer to His Father Then said a soft Amen Most times He came to the garden He touched my bark and roots Once He cried tears with sweat of blood Not heard by His recruits
A crowd of soldiers came for Him They lead Him fast away Out of my presence departed In my heart ever stay Some rumors that they crucified Him Twisted my trunk and heart My heart longs for His tender touch He'll come to not depart The disciples in great fear came Whispering in great shame Their leader lies in the cold tomb His name being defamed On Sunday morn the two Marys By the olive tree came Joyous excitement jubilation Jesus lives~ proclaim

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Date: 2/25/2024 12:37:00 PM
What a beautiful, heartrending yet jubilant poem . My favorite tree is an Olive tree because of its history and tradition - it stands to reason that Jesus would be Connected with an Olive tree and love that you personalized this Olive tree. Ii remembers Jesus as a boy playing with his friends and 21 later when he spoke to his Father in heaven . The Olive tree saw Roman soldiers take him away, it broke his heart and when he heard Jesus had been crucified, this twisted his trunk On Sunday morn both Marys stood beneath me, in jubilation to proclaim Jesus is risen. what a spiritual exp. visiting this site must have been Love Jennifer,
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Sara Kendrick
Date: 2/25/2024 2:12:00 PM
Jennifer, thank you for your kind words on this one. I enjoyed writing it. Sara K
Date: 2/22/2024 7:27:00 PM
This is a lovely personification of the Olive tree in the garden of Gethsemane where Jesus sat in prayer before the day of His crucifixion and sweated blood. I have been fortunate to see these gnarled olive trees when I visited the Holy Land in 2011. We attended the Holy Mass there in the open air. It was a great experience. Thank you Sara for bringing those memories to my mind through your beautiful poem.
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Sara Kendrick
Date: 2/23/2024 4:03:00 AM
Valsa, I am glad that you got to visit in person this historical place and had such a lovely spiritual experience. Your visit was uplifting. Sara
Date: 2/22/2024 3:36:00 PM
a part if history, for eternity, this olive tree is a wonder, thanks for inspiring my soul this day, hugs
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Sara Kendrick
Date: 2/23/2024 4:02:00 AM
Why, thank you, Yann. I am glad it inspired your soul. Sara K
Date: 2/22/2024 2:34:00 PM
enjoyed journeying with you to Gethsemane and hearing the story of the role the olive tree had. Wonderful imagery and the last verse was powerful. Well done, Sara K.
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Sara Kendrick
Date: 2/22/2024 2:40:00 PM
Sara B, I am glad you enjoyed the journey. Yes, the last verse tells us much. Thanks for the visit. Sara K
Date: 2/22/2024 10:58:00 AM
Dear Sara, You transported me to the sacred grounds of Gethsemane, where the ancient olive tree witnesses history's unfolding. The imagery and emotions written into each stanza vividly depicted Jesus's presence and the crucial moments shared beneath its branches. Your words captured the tree's silent yet critical role in the faith, longing, and ultimate redemption narrative. Such a powerful, evocative piece that touched my soul. Blessings, Daniel
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Sara Kendrick
Date: 2/22/2024 2:23:00 PM
I am go glad that it touched you and brought a blessing. I appreciate the kind review of my work and I would say I was inspired by the Holy Spirit. Sara K

Book: Shattered Sighs