Trees

Quote Trifecta

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I have recently been tagged by both Anne Leueen (Horse Addict)
and Leigha Robbins (Leigha66) for the 3 Quotes In 3 Days
Challenge. My thanks to both!

I am modifying the rules somewhat by combining three quotes
into a single post. Also, I am inviting anyone who wishes
to participate in this challenge to do so.

My “go to” for quotes concerning the natural world and the mountains
in particular, is John Muir. I have selected three of my favorite Muir
quotes for the challenge.

“Going to the mountains is going home.”
“As age comes on, one source of enjoyment after another is closed,
but nature’s sources never fail.”
“The clearest way into the Universe is through a forest wilderness.”

Tree Plea

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Decades of stars and sun I’ve seen
This is where I’ve always been

Battling wind and snow and ice
Time and again I’ve paid the price

My roots have firmly taken hold
I wish to stay here and grow old

Don’t make me go I love it here
To all of us this place is dear

So many of my friends have fallen
The Grim Reaper for me comes calling

Let me add another ring
Save me from the chain saw’s sting

If I could speak I’d be so bold
Proclaim my worth in ounces gold

Progress must happen I am told
Soon I’ll be felled for a new road

My fate is sealed that much is clear
Until that day I live in fear

I am a stately, regal tree
Don’t cut me down, just let me be

 

Earth Day – 2018