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Ancient Trees
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Ancient Trees |
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Pilgrimage Member Elite
since 2001-12-04
Posts 3945Texas, USA |
Through silent, heavy, ancient trees the weary sunlight filters, and traces paths of gold across the leaf-mold. Soft footsteps fall. Someone comes to hunt peace. Here? Footfalls, leaf-muffled, send jays aloft, frighten timid deer who crash through underbrush to scatter solemn shadows and erase the sunlit pathways. Nan (Pilgrim variety) |
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Krawdad Member Elite
since 2001-01-03
Posts 2597 |
I especially like these lines: "and traces paths of gold across the leaf-mold." |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
The hunter's trek into the ancient forest is tantamount to hostile alien's invading the Garden of Eden! You have created drama in subtle ways. A beautiful piece of writing. Warm hugs, Linda |
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Pilgrimage Member Elite
since 2001-12-04
Posts 3945Texas, USA |
Krawdad- I'm so glad you liked it. Linda- Isn't it odd how we want peace, but we destroy it in the pursuit? Nan (Pilgrim variety) |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (big hugggsssssssss) I love ancient forests and I sure hope we can protect all the old growths much more and hunting can be stopped to protect our brothers and sisters of the Earth! (sigh) God Bless You, sweet friend, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Nancy, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton I don't need no proof when it comes to God and truth |
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Magnus
since 2001-10-10
Posts 14135South Carolina, USA |
Yes, it is odd, isn't it...just as it does within this poem. Nicely written words. Softly trodden steps that still scurry those who inhabit the tranquil abode. |
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Suetang Member Ascendant
since 2001-03-07
Posts 5187Melbourne, Australia |
I felt like I was there....wonderful writing. Take care......Sue I am in motion |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Nan~ I love this piece~ *Huglets* ~*Marge*~ ~*When the heart grieves over what it has lost, |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
One's peace is certainly not always peaceful for others. Good imagery, Nan. Thank you! |
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Pilgrimage Member Elite
since 2001-12-04
Posts 3945Texas, USA |
Noah, nowadays, you go to a national forest and you're in a big parking lot. It's not a good thing. Magnus, thanks.  Suetang, how very nice of you! Marge, hugs back atya, girl! Sunshine, thanks-I wanted to paint a little picture in this one. Nan (Pilgrim variety) |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
the menace and beauty are both muted but no less astounding for that. Kethry Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind. Unknown |
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angelblueyes Member Elite
since 2003-07-19
Posts 2148Oklahoma |
This was great.There are so many trees and forests around here.I love coming home at night and being able to see a doe and buck crossing the road.I feel like the world is right if for just a moment.It does though sadden my heart that they are being destroyed.Well penned. Crystal |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
straight to the heart with this one |
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Pilgrimage Member Elite
since 2001-12-04
Posts 3945Texas, USA |
Keth, thanks! Crystal, I envy you. I seldom get to be around woods, and I love the old trees. passing shadows, how very sweet of you. Thanks. Nan (Pilgrim variety) |
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