I love trees. Of all shapes, sizes, and all the many kinds. I love to see them in a backyard, in a park, in the forest or a timber. Whenever I hear of a forest fire, it hurts my heart. It takes so long for their beauty and their growth.
Thank you for sharing another beautiful writing. Blessings friend.
Well written! I love being in nature; it’s where I love spending time with God; I take my silent moments there then I can hear from God better; or I think so! I know I can hear from Him anywhere but it’s something about nature/woods that block all the other noises!!
It's not a huge place, but if you get there, take your time and look at all the amazing ways nature recreates when it is challenged. Read all the plaques and take lots of photos. It's beautiful!
Cathey, this poem is beyond beautiful. Every word, each phrase captures perfectly the essence of the forest. As I read, I feel I've entered this silent sanctuary with you. So peaceful. Such an amazing and much needed respite from everything else going on in my life and in the world. Thank you for this gift...
Hello my name is Deborah and I am a dendrophile. 💕
Cathey your poem is so beautiful. Ah. The forest. If Im feeling overwhelmed or underwhelmed or have some free time the forest is a wonderful place to go. One can almost hear the trees raising their branches to praise the LORD.
Beautiful poem Cathey. Reminded me of our walk through Cathedral Grove and all those beautiful trees and some unusual shapes where others had fallen and ferns and other plants grew out of them. Thank you for sharing.
Cathey - the description of the forest was beautiful 😍 the added photo helped with the visualization of the poem. Thank you for sharing this. Love it ❤️
None here in Phoenix/Glendale area. However in just 2 short hours I can be up in Northern Arizona & we have lots of forests there. It is a beautiful drive there, too. Haven't been in awhile - something to plan in the spring. 😊
Very descriptive! And healing! This matched my experience in the Hoh Rainforest several years back. I’m going to make it a priority to get there again! Thank you!😘
Cathey ~ Do you remember that Andrew Gerard gave me a photo of Cathedral Grove last February to give away for my M*A*S*H fundraiser ? Your poem is beautiful and helps bring that picture alive for me. THANK YOU! xoxo
Yes, he shared with me that he was traveling & just found out his dad passed away. He pulled off the road at Cathedral Grove and felt his dad there. He knew things would be OK. It must be an amazing place!
Cathey, loved this descriptive forest poem. As I was reading I envisioned walking quietly through a grove of trees taking in the sounds and smells of the forest. Now I want to take a hike in a Rocky Mountain National Park...but too cold right now...soon though.
I love trees. Of all shapes, sizes, and all the many kinds. I love to see them in a backyard, in a park, in the forest or a timber. Whenever I hear of a forest fire, it hurts my heart. It takes so long for their beauty and their growth.
Thank you for sharing another beautiful writing. Blessings friend.
Me, too, Mary. I just love trees. They make me feel so peaceful! Not to menton that green is my favorite color.....
Well written! I love being in nature; it’s where I love spending time with God; I take my silent moments there then I can hear from God better; or I think so! I know I can hear from Him anywhere but it’s something about nature/woods that block all the other noises!!
I agree with you, Laura! Something about being amongst all those trees is so calming and invites us to commune with God.
A beautiful poem that expresses how lucky we are to have some wonderful places in nature. Nature has a power and beauty of its own.
A forest that homes do many creatures and plants that fight for survival, yet can also be a place of peace and serenity.
Your poem brings those thoughts toy mind. Thank you Cathey. 🙏💖🤗.
I missed out on going to Cathedral Grove and plan to go on my trip in 2025.
It's not a huge place, but if you get there, take your time and look at all the amazing ways nature recreates when it is challenged. Read all the plaques and take lots of photos. It's beautiful!
Thanks for the info Cathey🙏👍. Will be a nice place to stop on my way to Tofino.
Thank you Cathey! Your beautiful poem has taken me to the forest, such a special place where we can find peace.
The forest and the ocean - both do something special to my spirit.
Cathey, this poem is beyond beautiful. Every word, each phrase captures perfectly the essence of the forest. As I read, I feel I've entered this silent sanctuary with you. So peaceful. Such an amazing and much needed respite from everything else going on in my life and in the world. Thank you for this gift...
Glad it brought even a little peace at the end of your crazy day!
Hello my name is Deborah and I am a dendrophile. 💕
Cathey your poem is so beautiful. Ah. The forest. If Im feeling overwhelmed or underwhelmed or have some free time the forest is a wonderful place to go. One can almost hear the trees raising their branches to praise the LORD.
Thank you for sharing.
Yesss! Being surrounded by creation's sites and sounds and smells definitely makes me feel closer to God!
Beautiful poem Cathey. Reminded me of our walk through Cathedral Grove and all those beautiful trees and some unusual shapes where others had fallen and ferns and other plants grew out of them. Thank you for sharing.
Glad it brought back those fun memories. What a beautiful place it was!
Yes and so peaceful even with other people wandering around.
Cathey - the description of the forest was beautiful 😍 the added photo helped with the visualization of the poem. Thank you for sharing this. Love it ❤️
Thanks, Jody! I love wandering amongst the trees in a dense forest. Do you have any forests near you?
None here in Phoenix/Glendale area. However in just 2 short hours I can be up in Northern Arizona & we have lots of forests there. It is a beautiful drive there, too. Haven't been in awhile - something to plan in the spring. 😊
Something to look forward to!
I love this and now I am longing to go home to our mountain home. With our vortex weather I just want to get lost in the jungle .
I know exactly what you mean! 🥶
Beautiful Cathey! Wonderful reminder and description of the trees of the forest. Thank you for sharing.
The view of trees at night is most impressive, Black and White become an art in a different way.
Looking forward to you sharing your most recent creation!
Very descriptive! And healing! This matched my experience in the Hoh Rainforest several years back. I’m going to make it a priority to get there again! Thank you!😘
We visited the Hoh Rainforest a few years ago. Same feeling! So magical.
Cathey ~ Do you remember that Andrew Gerard gave me a photo of Cathedral Grove last February to give away for my M*A*S*H fundraiser ? Your poem is beautiful and helps bring that picture alive for me. THANK YOU! xoxo
I remember that photo and I guess I didn't realize it was from Cathedral Grove. It's an amazing place!
Yes, he shared with me that he was traveling & just found out his dad passed away. He pulled off the road at Cathedral Grove and felt his dad there. He knew things would be OK. It must be an amazing place!
Thanks for the Restack! 💗
A little piece of heaven!
Cathey, loved this descriptive forest poem. As I was reading I envisioned walking quietly through a grove of trees taking in the sounds and smells of the forest. Now I want to take a hike in a Rocky Mountain National Park...but too cold right now...soon though.
Part of what inspired this poem was looking forward to warmer weather. A snowy forest is beautiful but wandering is a little cold!
I, too, love the beauty and serenity of the forest. I’m excited to see what poetry in you is inspired by the jungle in Belize.
That was on my mind as I wrote this. I've been exploring photos of Jaguar Creek and I can't wait for us to get there!