Of course, sometimes you have to be a bit careful when communing with trees. Once in a while you come across a grumpy tree. I looked up just in time to see this old tree about to grab me, but I managed to grab a shot before jumping out the way! I seem to remember hearing several tales about non-believers and sceptics leaning against old oaks and being subsumed into the bark. Not a nice way to go, but people should remember trees have feelings and deserve a lot more respect - especially the grumpy ones . . .
I agree, it could be most dastardly
ReplyDeleteTo find oneself in the clutches
Of a contrary tree
Best to be
On good terms with trees
And do not associate with
The sort of human sleaze
Who think nothing of
Cutting down trees
In wasteful ways
Better to walk softly
In the vicinity
Of trees
And come to them
Bearing buckets
Of cool Spring breeze...
Wow! I love the power of that shot Laurie, it really 'gets' the power of all those tree years, wonderful - I feel quite exillerated now!
ReplyDeletean ominous foreboding shot with all those arms reaching out...glad you escaped..
ReplyDeleteLaurie, you are so funny! I can't stop laughing! and Owen, that's a great poem with a great tree message! Best, Margaret
ReplyDeleteThis certainly is a grumpy tree, Laurie! I've met a few of those in my day, too. I'm loving your tree photos.
ReplyDeleteCheers, Gigi
That tree does look like it has you in it's clutches. Great angle. The tree probably let you get away because you took such great pictures of his friends.
ReplyDeleteOwen,
ReplyDeleteThank you. A powerful poem indeed!
Fellow bloggers,
I am glad you enjoyed my lucky escape. I was especially interested in learning that Gigi had met a few grumpy trees herself. See - I am not alone!
Best wishes
Laurie