this tree
so stately so old
appears to have a face
when up close
quietly watching
over those resting below
—
“the tree is more than first a seed, then a stem, then a living trunk, and then dead timber.
the tree is a slow, enduring force straining to win the sky.”
~Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, The Wisdom of the Sands, translated from French by Stuart Gilbert
I didn't have my glasses on.... 
Beautiful picture, beautiful thoughts 👌
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Wonderful Beth. I have always believed trees watch over us, in many ways.
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Lovely photo. I’m loving the apple blossoms at the moment. It’s a lovely time of year x
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thank you, and yes, there are so many beautiful things to see in this season
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I like this interpretation of a tree’s life.
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yes, i thought it was so well said, he has a way with words
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👍👍
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Beautiful thought. Now, all I see are large arms giving a big ole air hug to those resting below.
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ah, that too! good eye –
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I saw the same thing…
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ah, yes. and zoom in close to see the face )
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yes – I saw it!
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Eye test
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I failed the first time…
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I see it and I appreciate its wisdom, Beth.
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🌳
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Beautiful thoughts! ✨😊✨
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Thank you )
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Everything about this post breathes life and beauty into the world.
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Thank you, louise
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I have always loved trees and fought for them when I once built a new house.
Lovely poem.
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ah, i understand. thank you
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Think I’ll hug a tree today.
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great plan
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Trees seem to have the patience that we don’t!
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do they ever!
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I have a photo of an old wonderful tree, it’s arms reaching across the sky, the earth and the universe, and THAT photo is planned for the future card when my mum dies. She is that tree: Giving shelter, comfort, light or shade to all who come into her orbit….
I have read all his writings in French, German and English. Exupéry doesn’t age.
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oh, that is such a beautiful plan. yes, you are right about exupery.
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