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In the Redwoods (Nature's Majesty Challenge)
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In the Redwoods (Nature's Majesty Challenge) |
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Trillium 
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA 
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How can man bear to cut these trees, towering here for centuries, in coastal forests, bathed in fog, reduce them to a giant log? Before the white man came to dwell, no threat of their destruction fell upon these trees of majesty. One wonders how they came to be. Conditions in this narrow zone, exactly right for them alone to sink their roots deep in the earth, attaining such a height and girth, make all these forests so unique! They are a wonder that we seek because they are an ancient tie to our beginnings. If they die, we've lost more than we can afford. An insult to our Sovereign Lord! This gift He gave to you and me, a source of awe and mystery, we must protect and save for new generations to come and view. To walk around the buttressed base, then tip your head to stare at space where branches mingle, high above, creates emotions of "tree love!" Betty Lou Hebert |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
Your poems only get better and better. This is wonderful. Joyce |
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Elizabeth
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Member Ascendant
since 1999-06-07
Posts 6871Minnesota |
I agree! You really have a talent!  |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Dear Joyce: What a nice comment to make! I only hope you're right! Thanks! Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Thank you Elizabeth. I'm so glad you think so. Betty Lou Hebert |
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thecraig Member
since 2001-03-11
Posts 223 |
I agree with you Trillium. Your words say with good reason trees are a blessing to man.  |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
thecraig: Thanks much for commenting! Betty Lou Hebert |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
How true! Trees are very much a part of our circle of life. Protection they need.  |
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SEA
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
I know this personally, I lived near these majestic beauties for a long time.......while I believe that trees are America's renewable resorce........I don't think the giant Redwoods should be cut down.....this is a wonderful poem SEA |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Trillium~ I KNEW I'd like this ... 'they are an ancient tie to our beginnings' Just wonderfully done. Thank you for sharing these thoughts. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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