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...Old gnarly...(Tanka)
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...Old gnarly...(Tanka) |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. 
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 Standing so forlorn gruff gnarly's broken spirit shows upon his face. In the distance faint but clear sound of chain saws drawing near. |
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Startime55 Member Elite
since 2003-04-05
Posts 2148Alberta, Canada |
I can almost see the face of an ancient wizard in the gnarls...Your words give life to this picture...well done...**hugs** |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
OH....yes that's exactly how it happens Nancy, and we make more room while killing beauty. Hugs. |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Oh, say it isn't so....who would want to get rid of that crusty albeit loveable face!!!??? |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
OMG, talk about expression in the first degree...this is amazing...and I loved the story you tell, but poooolize, don't let anyone cut that tree down... Smiles and hugs, this was fantastic |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Karen, Donna, Karilea & Lee~ Thank you for responding. This beautiful old tree stands in a Provincial Park near here..and believe me they would have to go through me in order to cut my favourite tree down! Geesh..I'm a fiesty old broad. LOL.  |
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NewEnglandlazurlu Member Rara Avis
since 2002-01-04
Posts 7470A Mountain Paradise |
Thank goodness you are a fiesty 'old broad.' Here in the Lakes Region of NH, the population growth is tremendous and so many trees are being cut down. It makes me sick and I have tried to fright the 2 new homes in my neighborhood; sadly, without success. A beautiful tree with saving words. Hugs, Marti A single sunbeam is enough to drive away many shadows. |
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kayjay Member Elite
since 2002-06-24
Posts 2015Oregon |
Such a deft touch in painting this pix. I've a few trees like this in my neighborhood and I love everyone of them. Well said. Hugs Ken Through rubble and trouble and dark of night |
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INclan Senior Member
since 1999-07-20
Posts 1024Indiana, USA |
Enjoyed your Insight! I shall recall it as I warm my toes by the fire...... INclan |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Marti~I have a feeling you would be standing right there beside me to save this or any other tree. Thank you lovely lady. Ken~You are so fortunate to live around trees with such character. Can you imagine all that they have seen, and heard! Hugs to you too. INclan~I love a cosy fire as much as you..as long as it is not old gnarly here.  Hugs. |
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Nightshade 
since 2001-08-31
Posts 13962just out of reach |
"I talk to the trees .... but they don't listen to me"  Oh, you know how I love trees as much as you! This is wonderful Teed. Luv & Miss Ya !! |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Hi Chris~Whispering grass don't tell the trees....cause the trees don't need to know.." Lalalala! This one reminds me of old grandad, don't ya think? Hugs, love and miss ya too! |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
Kool! Love the tree! Be ashame to cut it down too. I see an old indian there... jwesley |
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Goodknight Member Elite
since 2002-06-15
Posts 2386Ohio, USA |
great poem - the tree is amazing - you hang in there Nancy - Paul |
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scorpio Member Ascendant
since 2002-10-02
Posts 5178right...there |
Such character in this wonderful tree. Your words create drama here. I hope this weathered and craggy tree is safe. Well done Tinker!! believe in what your heart feels... |
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ThisDiamond Member Rara Avis
since 2002-02-22
Posts 9353Michigan, USA |
Nancy, You bring us such wisdom in the lines of this grandfather tree...good time, well spent in such company. Hugs, TD |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Jimmy~Thank you for stopping by and taking the time to read and reply. I'm so pleased you see an old Indian face on the tree..I see it too. Hugs. Paul~Thank you for always being there, reading and replying..it is SO much appreciated. Hugs coming your way. Scorpio~I know you are a nature lover as well. Therefore I thought you would see the character in this old tree. I think I just might adopt it as my very own. Hugs and luv.Kathleen~I am so pleased you read this and found enjoyment from the picture and words. Heart hugs to you. |
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Susan Member Ascendant
since 2004-03-27
Posts 5104walking the surreal |
Ah, but he wears the marks of age and survival - I shuddered at the sounds of the chain saws -  SusanIf I wander far enough, long enough, will I finally know . . . |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Hello Susan~Yes, I do believe he will survive many many more years. Hugs. |
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