A Tree
A poem for the eye to wonder at;
A sculpture for the hand to touch;
A painting against a barren landscape;
A song upon the breeze.
A home for a multitude;
A refuge from the storm;
A meal for a hungry family;
A shelter from the sun.
A living organism;
A breathing plant;
An aware being;
Part of a community.
A giant who lives;
A treasure that gives;
A triumph of evolution;
So easily destroyed.
A tree is not merely wood.
A wood is not merely trees.
Opher – 6.6.2021
I make no apology for loving trees. I don’t hug them – at least not often – but I do adore them.
I can appreciate them on so many levels.
They are nature’s works of art – so delicate, so beautiful.
They have given us food and shelter.
They have given us our atmosphere.
A tree is not merely wood. It is so much more!
Opher's World 
Opher…I feel this and I, unapologetically, hug trees. 💚
Good for you!! Nice to hear from you Linda! How are things??
Hey Opher! Things are going ok….trying to find my WP legs again while planning another move 🥴 hope all is well with you!!
I’m good Linda. Glad to see you surfacing again. I haven’t heard from Cheryl for ages though – or Plato.
I talk to Cheryl weekly…dealing with some health issues but she’s doing ok…I know she posted a few things herself, which is what helped prompt me to…haven’t heard a thing from Plato either..though he does post occasionally on Instagram
Good to hear that they are OK. Thanks Linda.
Opher,,do you know anything regarding Anna Cottage?? I’ve attempted emailing her several times have never heard back.
No, I’m afraid I don’t. She stopped all contact.
Ok…thanks
All the best!!