The Olive Tree

From the Mediterranean Sea to California
Extraordinary green trees grown since ancient times
Oils and fruit, branches of peace
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Guzzi Avatar
September 12, 2009 at 1:51 PM
I wonder why? the olive branch symbolized peace? Light & Love
Richards Avatar
August 28, 2009 at 4:00 PM
We live within an hour's drive to the Olive Capital of the world (or so they say)....so we do see a lot of orchards around. Great poem, these branches of peace! ~ Carrie
Golden Avatar
August 27, 2009 at 12:18 AM
Lovely, Barbara. Have you read my poem, Sacred Seat? It's from earlier this year. In light of this piece, you might find it interesting! Hugs, Donna
Freeman Avatar
August 22, 2009 at 8:37 PM
May they spread the oil of gladness. Smile, Sincerely, Moses
Fraser Avatar
August 21, 2009 at 4:09 PM
Awesome images of Olive groves Barbara, beautiful read>>James
Culverhouse Avatar
August 20, 2009 at 4:31 PM
very nice, thanks for sharing your comments with me!
Chircop Avatar
August 19, 2009 at 9:39 PM
yes branches of peace trees from the mediterranean to california---from europe to the whole usa,isnt that beautiful?--going to my favs--well penned--excellent--charma
Goff Avatar
August 19, 2009 at 7:10 PM
Barb, I have never seen an olive tree...but yearn to...would like to connect with the spirit-energy...jmg
Devonshire Avatar
August 19, 2009 at 6:48 PM
We can learn about peace from the tradition of "extending an olive branch." Lovely poem, Barbara! Mail call. Love, Carolyn
Higgins Avatar
August 19, 2009 at 4:07 PM
Wonderful work Barbara..love this very much.
Kendrick Avatar
August 19, 2009 at 3:38 PM
Love this one Barbara. I love olives. I am so glad that someone grows them for our use. Keep writing. Sara
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