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California Redwood Tree


California redwood tree.
The tallest tree on the earth.
How majestically you stand.
King of the forest.

Robert Pettit for Russell’s Trees Everywhere contest.

Copyright © Robert Pettit | Year Posted 2012

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Andrea Dietrich

February 25, 2012 at 5:04 PM

Big congrats belatedly today for this redwood tree's win.

February 23, 2012 at 3:28 PM

I've been to the Redwood forest. Those trees are truly majestic. Nice write, Robert. Congrats on your win! Love, Kim

February 22, 2012 at 4:36 PM

They are beauties..Enjoyed reading your winning work..Congrats..Sara

Barbara Gorelick

February 22, 2012 at 11:08 AM

I grew up in the Redwoods...they are truly lovely. I tried to write about them..then read yours and gave up lol. .congrats. BG

Carol Sunshine Brown

February 21, 2012 at 8:18 AM

Congratulations on your win in ~Russell's~ "Trees Everywhere" contest Robert. Love, Carol

February 11, 2012 at 9:48 PM

Simple but elegantly worded; the redwood tree is indeed the King of the forest! Nicely written!

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