Weeping Cherry Tree. Photograph copyrighted by Barbara Mattio 2006
Some trees in our National Forests.
Our precious Forests
Some trees tower over us
Trees in Blue Ridge Parkway Photo by Barbara Mattio Photograph copyrighted 2013
The arch of trees ladened with snow
I dedicate today’s posts to the magic and miracle of trees. I also dedicate Joyce Kilmer’s poem Trees
“I think that I shall never see a poem lovely as a tree.
A tree whose hungry mouth is prest
Against the earth’s sweet flowing breast;
A tree that looks at God all day,
And lifts her
leafy arms to pray;
A tree that may in Summer wear a nest
Of robins in her hair;
Upon whose bosom snow has lain;
who intimately lives with rain..
Poems are made by fools like me,
But only God can make a tree.”
It is time to go and hug a tree. Remember it lives so ask for permission and ask if it would kindly share its energy with you. Thank it softly and kindly at the end of the hug.
idealisticrebel 
Beautiful photos and poetry 🙂
I love trees, too, and Val Kilmer! Thanks. ~ Linne
Hugs to you & hugs to the trees! 🙂
Hi Barbara, this is a most beautiful post.. Our trees are most precious, Thank you for bringing our attention to their presence and beauty.. 🙂
Just wonderful! So much to be thankful for, for these beautiful creatures. Always thank them! 🙂
I remember my sister singing that beautiful Joyce Kilmer song. The words are lovely, as are your pics. 🙂
I love trees so much. Just wrote a post on them myself today. I enjoyed yours very much! Karen