For me, the hardest part about this lockdown situation is having to miss my time with the trees. Unless we’re going to replenish supplies, we can go no further than our neighborhoods, but our youngish neighborhood has no splendid trees shooting way up to the sky.
Earlier this week while my hubby ran into a store, I noticed a redbud tree at the edge of the parking lot. Desperate, I took advantage of the situation, and spent the few precious moments with the tree. The buds are usually gone by mid-March, so I was surprised to find the pink buds still on the tree. I was also pleased to find leaves beginning to sprout because I always miss that phase.
For this first #ThursdayTreeLove of National Poetry Month, you get photos of the tree and Joyce Kilmer’s popular poem, “Trees.”
He’s right. There’s no poem as lovely as a tree.
Trees
Joyce Kilmer
I think that I shall never see
A poem lovely as a tree.
A tree whose hungry mouth is prest
Against the earth’s sweet flowing breast;
A tree that looks at God all day,
And lifts her leafy arms to pray;
A tree that may in Summer wear
A nest of robins in her hair;
Upon whose bosom snow has lain;
Who intimately lives with rain.
Poems are made by fools like me,
But only God can make a tree.
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Gorgeous pictures! You certainly put those brief instants to good use!
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Thank you! I’m not even sure those were the best of the bunch. I think I captured at least 15 photos. It’s amazing what we can do when pressed for time. 😀
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LOVE these photos Chandra!!! And it had been so long since I read that poem. Took me wayyy back. Thank you Chandra!! 🙂
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I think of it often. I probably repeat it to myself at least a few times per month. LOL! Thanks for loving the photos and for appreciating the poem.
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It may be the little wren in me but I’m a tree lover – even hugger too. Good job you got to feel at one with nature, however briefly!
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What’s not to love (and hug)? 🙂
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Such lovely pictures! You could see these leaves just because of the current situation! Stay Safe!
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Yes! I thought about that. Had it not been for this dreadful situation, I would have missed that. So there’s some good–the silver lining.
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And…you stay safe as well!
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Love that poem! Beautiful tree pics… and I am so glad you got some tree time! We all need that especially during these stressful times. Luckily I have some great trees in my backyard, and a screened porch to gaze at them.
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Oh, I’m jealous. I so miss our tree-filled front and backyard in NOLA. Thanks for loving the poem and appreciating the pics!
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I’m so happy that you found a tree to photograph! It add a little brightness to your smile! Thanks for the poem, too. I haven’t read it in a while.
I’m delighted to read your post at ‘My Corner of the World’ this week! Thanks for linking up!
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Thank you for dropping in and for appreciating the post! I love the idea of “sharing a little corner of my world.” 🙂
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Beautiful photos and poem Chandra!!!
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Thank you!
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I’d never heard of a redbud tree. It’s lovely. And you’ve made me appreciate the trees I get to see on my walk, in my very leafy, very established neighbourhood.
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Thanks and thanks, and I’m kind of jealous. 🙂
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Love the color, the blooms and your pictures. So beautiful and makes me go look out for trees in the neighborhood. Thank you for joining,Chandra. I hope to see you back tomorrow.
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I’ll be joining shortly. I have to finish a few task. Thanks for loving my photos.
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All the pictures are beautiful, thanks for sharing:)
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Thank you, G Angela!
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