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Tree Hugging

Trees stand proud as they reach and sway Somehow they tether me to ground Without them I might float away Never wanting to be found Standing peaceful and serene They have seen all in this land Ground and sky and in between True grace from nature's own hand Tied to this Earth on which they stand Yet gracefully they dance free Thriving so patiently and grand Without them we would not be With nature I have formed a bond That calms my very soul Her gift of those trees I am fond When Nature's hand I hold.

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Laken Smith

Date: 5/11/2017 3:44:00 PM

Great poem! I understand what you mean. I often tell people I am "one with nature" and I can feel the energies from the trees. It is so refreshing to go on nice nature hikes and do nothing but feel and be. Blessed be to you.

Lenna Walker
Date: 5/18/2017 10:45:00 AM

ahhh, you get it completely Laken :) Thank You so much. I feel that those who do not know this feeling are missing out on an amazing piece of this life here on Earth. Hugs fellow tree hugger :)

White Wolf

Date: 5/10/2017 9:28:00 PM

So true! Without them, we would not be! Have you ever heard of the Ogham? It is the tree alphabet in Druidry! The trees are very sacred to the Druids! In some cases in ancient times, if you fell a tree the punishment was death! I adore this entree, Lenna!

Lenna Walker
Date: 5/11/2017 10:22:00 AM

Thank You !! I don't know of that alphabet, but I do know there are legends based on trees being sacred. So glad you like this:)

Dean Wood

Date: 5/10/2017 11:51:00 AM

This is lovely Lenna. Well done. 7 Surveyors used to designate some trees as "witnesses" of a corner post. The see it all!

Lenna Walker
Date: 5/10/2017 2:02:00 PM

Thank you so much Dean :) I do believe they are, as many can live 100's of years. Remarkable !

Darren White

Date: 5/10/2017 4:01:00 AM

For a reason I cannot explain here, me, forests and trees aren't good friends, me sea, beach and sand are though. But that has nothing to do with your wonderful poem! The way you use imagery and nature in your poems is absolutely fantastic, and this poem gives peace and calm.

Lenna Walker
Date: 5/10/2017 8:59:00 AM

Hi Darren, I am happy you liked the poem even if you are not fond of trees/woods. We don't all like the same things. Like me, I love nature, but she can keep the cold .... I don't enjoy that :) Thank You Darren, for your kind words. Have a Great day !

Joseph May

Date: 5/9/2017 4:50:00 PM

Trees are a beautiful gift of nature..Very nicely penned Lenna

Lenna Walker
Date: 5/9/2017 5:41:00 PM

Thank you kindly Joseph :) Yes, they are, and I enjoy making people laugh when I DO actually hug a tree :)

Chris Green

Date: 5/9/2017 2:40:00 PM

You, my friend, see nature and everything that is beautiful around you. Trees, such a majestic theme that always makes me wonder, what have they seen throughout their lives, if only they could tell us. This was beautiful Lenna. I always look forward to something new from you

Lenna Walker
Date: 5/9/2017 5:33:00 PM

Thanks Chris, I am happy to hear that ! I liked it better after I changed it a bit at the end.

Lenna Walker
Date: 5/9/2017 2:55:00 PM

Thank You so much Chris. I have to admit, I did go back and do a tiny bit of editing you may have missed, but all in all its much the same. I love most aspects of nature and if I were ever away too long, I couldn't bear it ... TRULY. It pleases me so when you enjoy my work :) :)