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JLHunter
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0 posted 2006-11-01 01:48 AM

A Tall Order

Ancient redwoods reach
Arthritic limbs, clutching sky,
Holding up Heaven.

I prefer to be a dreamer among the humblest, with visions to be realized, than lord among those without dreams and desires. -Khalil Gibran

Moonkist
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1 posted 2006-11-01 05:07 AM

I loved this!
Reminded me of when I saw
the redwoods while I lived in CA...
Awe-inspiring!

Peace & Namaste,
Moonkist

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2 posted 2006-11-01 07:24 AM

excellent!

Interloper

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Deep in the heart

3 posted 2006-11-01 09:42 AM

Well done

Fool, said my Muse to me, look in thy heart and write.

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Canada eh.

4 posted 2006-11-01 09:44 AM

Most excellent John...good one!

Autumn, the year's last loveliest smile~

The Lady
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5 posted 2006-11-01 03:13 PM

fantastic John!
it speaks well

JLHunter
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6 posted 2006-11-01 05:55 PM

Thanks, Moonkist.

I was blown away when I first saw those incredible trees when I was a child. I have seen them since, but unlike a childhood home where everything is smaller than you remember, these trees seem even larger and much more grand every time that I see them.

What an awe-inspirin sight.

John

I prefer to be a dreamer among the humblest, with visions to be realized, than lord among those without dreams and desires. -Khalil Gibran

JLHunter
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7 posted 2006-11-02 03:13 AM

Thanks, Shadows.

I prefer to be a dreamer among the humblest, with visions to be realized, than lord among those without dreams and desires. -Khalil Gibran

JLHunter
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8 posted 2006-11-02 03:13 AM

Thanks to you, too, Interloper.

I prefer to be a dreamer among the humblest, with visions to be realized, than lord among those without dreams and desires. -Khalil Gibran

JLHunter
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9 posted 2006-11-02 03:14 AM

Hi, Nancy,

Thanks again for your kind words!

Love, John

I prefer to be a dreamer among the humblest, with visions to be realized, than lord among those without dreams and desires. -Khalil Gibran

JLHunter
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10 posted 2006-11-02 03:15 AM

Hi, TL.

I'm very gald that you liked it. It took a while to get this one just "right."

John xo

I prefer to be a dreamer among the humblest, with visions to be realized, than lord among those without dreams and desires. -Khalil Gibran

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11 posted 2006-11-15 11:14 AM

beautiful tribute write
to those magnificent trees
but then,
they really are more than just trees....

Earth Angel
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12 posted 2006-11-15 11:18 AM

Loved the poem ~ and the clever title!

I enjoyed this pip stop! I mean, "pit stop"! lol

EA

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13 posted 2006-11-15 11:21 AM

JL Redwood trees are a wonder...they do hold up the sky and make a lovely place for the fern to grow.

JLHunter
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14 posted 2006-11-15 07:33 PM

Hi, Midnitesun.

I really feel spiritual beside those trees, and I don't see how anyone else could not.

Thanks for writing!

John

I prefer to be a dreamer among the humblest, with visions to be realized, than lord among those without dreams and desires. -Khalil Gibran

JLHunter
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15 posted 2006-11-15 07:34 PM

Thanks, EA.

I always work hard to make the title as important as the Haiku or Senryu. Both are equally descriptive for me and my style.

Thanks for the nice comments!

John

I prefer to be a dreamer among the humblest, with visions to be realized, than lord among those without dreams and desires. -Khalil Gibran

JLHunter
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16 posted 2006-11-15 07:37 PM

Hi, Martie.

Oooh, yes! I have some WONDERFUL pictures of the ferns...and some small waterfalls. It is such a magical setting that it's like being in a giant, forest-scented cathedral. It is a very spiritual experience.

Love, John

I prefer to be a dreamer among the humblest, with visions to be realized, than lord among those without dreams and desires. -Khalil Gibran

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