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The Wisdom of the Trees

They know everything, viewing unsuspecting beings, as they pass beneath, they whisper their secrets upon the air. Leaf-songs no human can interpret, ride the winds like a bird, winging its way across azure skies. bird on a branch rustling leaves Owls sing their night songs among the secret-trading leaves; the bark of a tree is more than protection; it hides secrets of its own. A tree frog scurries to grab dinner on a branch and a beetle quickly vanishes. eyes in the dark crickets chirp Mother Earth births universes within universes, but the trees are her personal library.

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Date: 11/15/2019 1:42:00 PM
"the trees are her personal library" I know that is right!
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M. L. Kiser
Date: 11/17/2019 12:52:00 PM
Yep!
Date: 11/7/2019 12:56:00 PM
Our gardens will die just like you and I,'Yet in the silence of death - written words will remain forever.' Amazing poetry, A fav for me. Hugs, Jennifer.
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M. L. Kiser
Date: 11/12/2019 1:19:00 PM
Thanks so much.
Date: 11/6/2019 5:46:00 PM
Great poem. There's something very noble and dignified in the upright and placid stillness of a giant tree. A testimony to time, age and wisdom.
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M. L. Kiser
Date: 11/12/2019 1:19:00 PM
Yes exactly, thanks.
Date: 11/6/2019 4:19:00 PM
Wow, what a great way to view these majestic trees. You have given me a new outlook, though I love trees and often wonder what they have seen in their lives but this is a new way to view them. Thank you for sharing
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M. L. Kiser
Date: 11/12/2019 1:20:00 PM
Thanks and I'm glad you enjoyed it.
Date: 11/6/2019 1:52:00 PM
Beautiful, especially 'the secret trading leaves' - I think trees are my spirit beings...
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M. L. Kiser
Date: 11/12/2019 1:20:00 PM
They are very spiritual.

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