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The Forest King |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light 
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 Artist: Ansel Adams The Forest King ~ Linda L. Dowd ~ While walking thru’ a grove of pines, One windswept winter’s day, We spied an ancient oak tree, ~Of grand bearing and display. It stood as if a sentinel, ~On guard among the pines, While winds blew thru’ the evergreens In whistling, wailing whines. We wrapped our arms around its trunk, ~ Reaching for the other’s hands. Then leaned in to the weathered bark, ~Melding with the oak and lands. We sensed the pride and power, Of this mighty forest king, And all its innate wisdom, ~Imbued in every ring. As icy winds chilled our backs, Our fronts were safe and warm. The oak shared its strength and love, To shelter us from storm. We gave the tree our blessings, For having stood the tests of time. And for standing guard in forest deep, ~ As guardian of the pine. |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
I'm saving this for a Druid friend. (Yes, I know a few druids. Good people, they are...) Yer lovely, Ms. Linda.  |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (smiles) Yay! Awwwwwwww, trees are indeed many of my best friends, dearest friend, I always love sharing druid juice with them and having guessing games of how many rings are in their trunks, yay! (giggles) Yay, this made me feel like painting "happy little trees" with Bob Ross, yay, this is sooooooo cute, sweet friend, this indeed "spruced" up my afternoon, yay, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Linda, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "If we have no peace, it is because we have forgotten that we belong to each other" Mother Teresa |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
I loved this! Thank you for honouring the tree so beautifully. - Owl |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
I love Ansel Adam's photography...so much so, that this photo that I took last year means a lot to me... And it fits your beautiful poem!  |
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silverwind Junior Member
since 2005-12-07
Posts 37that place over there |
That was nice, I enjoyed the read. Trees truly are the breath of life. slverwind |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
SweetEarthyOne~ THIS is the prettiest thing on the boards today~ Oh my, how I LOVE it~ Gonna print this baby out~ Frame it~ And give it to ME for Christmas~ Thank you~ *Huglets*  ~*Marge*~ ~*No matter what I search for ... |
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majnu
since 2002-10-13
Posts 1088SF Bay Area |
beautifully done. -majnu |
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MGROVES
since 2004-02-01
Posts 3802california |
breathtaking, love this  My spirit will rise |
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iliana Member Patricius
since 2003-12-05
Posts 13434USA |
This gives "hugging trees" a whole new dimension! Love it, Linda, and of course, I'm adding it my collection in the library. I adore tree poems anyway, but to have one from you....this is special! Love & Light, angel lady.........lily jo (and hugs, too, why of course!) |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Linda Lou, my friend, you are so sweet. Your poetry reflects that. I'll bet the trees even love you, sweet EartheyAngel. Don't you think so? And, I love to read your replies. You seem to draw the goodness and love out of people. Do you know what? I truly think you ARE an angel!! With love and hugs, Ethel |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Serene One ~ Hi, Karen! I never met a Druid I didn't like! lol  Love & Spirit Light, Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Noah ~ Come dance among the forest devas with me ~ and hug a tree or two! Hugsalove, Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Owl ~ Yes, I honour trees and it pains me each time I witness the felling of one. EA |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Hi, Karilea! I hope that you had a wonderful birthday, yesterday!  Gosh! Ansel Adams has nothing over your photography! Big hug, Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
silverwind ~ Sending a warm hug to a fellow tree lover! Thank you for blowing by! EA |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Marge ~ Now you have given ME a Christmas present! It pleases me to no end when you save my poems to grace your hearth and home. Give your grandiegirlies a hug from "Queen Angel"! I can well-imagine how excited they are about Christmas! ~ especially with a grandmother who goes the extra mile to make every occasion extra special! Lovin' hugs, EO |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
majnu ~ Hi! There you are! I hadn't seen hide nor hair of you for some time now! Hope you have been well! It was good to hear from you! Warm, welcome-back hug, EA |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
MGROVES ~ I hope my poem didn't take all of your breath away! lol Thanx, MG! Warm hug, EA |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
iliana ~ lily jo, you are such a delight! Your replies always leaving me smiling ~ and wishing that we didn't live thousands of miles away from each other! Oh, well. Telephones and emails ~ and PiP! ~ bring us together! lol Loveya! Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Ethel Mae ~ You truly have the spirit of someone in their twenties! You are so youthful and exuberant! You're a pet! A cuddly little kitten! You are so soft and gentle and loving! Thank you for your very kind and generous reply! Love you! Linda |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
omg Linda! How beautiful and exquisite this is!!! |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
How could I have missed this? Your words touched me deeply because I have a fondness for oak trees in particular. Lovely, Linda! Helen |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Donna ~ Wow! Thanks for the enthusiastic response!  Luvsyamuchly! Linda |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
Bunches of Honey ~ Hi, Helen! Well, since you are a lover of oak tress, I'm pleased that you spotted my poem! Linda |
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