My guest blogger today is my beloved hubby, Paul Davidson. Paul has turned out some heartfelt and beautifully expressed writings lately. He gave me a little notebook with a few poems and prose which I will publish over the next few months. This is one of my favorites.
The Real Question
What do you see when you look at a tree?
Do you see the home it provides for animals to dwell in?
or do you see all the lumber you could acquire from its’ demise?
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Western tarsier
Do you stare at it in awe of its’ majesty?
or do you see an obstacle blocking your view?
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Natasha Hanova’s photostream
Do you see the life form that supplies us with the air we breathe?
or do you see a table, a chair, or a cigar holding indian statue?
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Do you see the beauty of its strength and flexibility?
or do you see a bunch of leaves that will need raking?
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Do you see the spirit that has inside?
or do you see fuel to heat your home?
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Prudence MacLeod’s photostream
I’ve seen all these things when I looked at a tree
so now comes the real question:
What does it see when a tree looks at me?
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The tree has eyes
Thank you, Paul, for a beautiful, sensitive piece of writing.
All of the above! Thanks Paul, and good luck in your new endeavor. Duane says “hey!”
Thank you, Rosie.Tell Duane I said “hey” back. Paul
I spend nearly every early morning walking through the wooded area behind my home- with our dog. I often see the early morning light coming through the spaces between the trees, shining through the misty air. This post sent me back to that memory.
Thank you, Paul.
Tom
Thank You Tom…I’m happy my ramblings are able to provoke such precious memories for you…
thank you Paul
You are quite welcome…Thank You for taking the time to read it…and commenting.
This is truly gorgeous
Thanx so much for sharing ♥
You are too kind…Thank you. You can thank my lovely bride for the sharing part…
I have felt an affinity to trees all my life. I believe they, along with stones, are the keepers of wisdom and memory. Trees have much to teach us. Spending time, leaning against a tree trunk will bring you peace and rest. Thank you for this lovely ode to trees.
I couldn’t agree more Friend. Thank You for sharing your belief and the kind words…