it is not so much for its beauty
that the forest makes a claim
upon men's hearts,
as for that subtle something,
that quality of air
that emanation from old trees,
that so wonderfully changes
and renews a weary spirit -
that the forest makes a claim
upon men's hearts,
as for that subtle something,
that quality of air
that emanation from old trees,
that so wonderfully changes
and renews a weary spirit -
13 comments:
yet another great poem! so very tender and beautiful
I do love this photo...funny...I had a dream with this image in it last night...and I was walking through the fog/mist with a hooded cloak on with someone with me that got lost in the fog/mist. As I turned back to look the person was gone... but I saw myself in the mist/fog. This captured that dream for me. Thank you.
Lovely poem too.
What an idyllic place. I wish this screen could open! -J
Love this photo. It and the words fit each other perfectly.
thanks so much maha - i love this piece of stevenson's too! wonderful to have you come by and have a great day!
oh, wow! lady in the garden! what a dream that was! isn't it wonderful the things we see and do and learn in our dreams - and places we go? ;)
oh, me, too, HH! a magnificent earth cathedral for the spirit!
i think i may have even posted this one before, trish - and i loved it so much i've reposted without realizing it until just this morning - anyway, one of my favorite images -
the words and the photo perfect.there is something about walking in the early morning in a mist filled forest that sets my heart a flutter...
me too, marlene - would that i could every morning!!!
I love the smell of old trees! There is something comforting about being next to something that has survived so many years. So substantial.
oh, nancy, words from my own heart - the fragrance of old trees is something that stays with me since earliest childhood memories - a sense of comfort and of "coming home" with their aroma!
Beautiful image and poem! Very captivating and inspiring! Cheers, cher!
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