ancient fires
burned deep into the heartwood,
yet the tree lives on
Copyright 2014 Brenda Davis Harsham
47 thoughts on “Heart Tree”
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Love, Love, LOVE!!!!!!!!!!!
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Thanks!! 🙂
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Love it! Only nature could create something as beautiful as this 😀 x
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Yes! It’s fun to try to convey the majesty, but I know I only get part way there.
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Yes, even in the smaller park of Roy’s Redwoods we saw evidence of fire in the center or caves of some of the redwoods.
And the trees still grow with what they have below the ground and the foliage almost out of sight at the top seeking the sun!
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Yes, aren’t they amazing? Now there’s a big heart!
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Oh wow I had to stare at this for awhile to take it all in. Amazing how that happened. It is shaped like a heart. Awemazing! New word! This is something different because it is!
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Wasn’t it amazing. I have to admit to having framed the picture just so. LOL
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Yes totally amazing! ❤
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I love your blog and nominated you for the Very Inspiring Blogger Award. Keep up the good work! http://glamcurvy.com/2014/07/15/glamcurvy-nominated-for-an-award/
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Thanks! Happy dance! I’ll come by soon and check it out. Eventually, I will post my humble gratitude. 🙂 Hope you are having a great summer! Warmly, Brenda
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Thanks Brenda! You have a awesome blog, too. Summertime has been great so far. I hope you enjoying yours, too. Stay cool, Tanisha!
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Having fun in the shade! Spending lots of quality time with my kids. 🙂
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Beautifully written!
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Thanks!!
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WOW!!! Amazing!
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🙂 Thanks!
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On this phone I can’t tell it’s a tree.. Is it? Nice words btw
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It is a tree. 🙂
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Is it living…?
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Parts of it are. 🙂
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Brenda, that picture and poem could define many many relationships. Take care, Bill
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You are getting very good at reading poetry, my friend! 🙂
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That’s not a heart! I burned a whole in it during battle!
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Who were you fighting in Muir Woods?
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That pale orc guy from the Hobbit. I won, you know!
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Ah, good to know where those ancient fires came from. 🙂
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Powerful haiku.
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Thanks!!
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I love finding hearts in things! Very kewl capture! 💗
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Thanks! Muir Woods is one of my favorite places. 🙂 I bet it has other secrets. I guess I’ll have to go back again one day. 🙂
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love love love this tree and perfect words to go with it
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I’m glad you like it, my friend! 🙂
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So much that can be learnt from nature..this speaks to me of resilience and determination. Beautiful reminder, dear Brenda ❤
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Thanks, yes, I thought it was a good reminder for me, too. 🙂
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wonderful shot
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Thanks!
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Isn’t that fascinating?
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I thought so! 🙂 Redwoods are so long-lived and beautiful.
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beautiful 🙂
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Thanks!!
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u r welcome 🙂
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Yes 🙂 trees live on
Yoshiko
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We are better for having trees in our lives. 🙂
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Indeed 🙂
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So beautiful!!! I love the ❤ tree and I Love the ❤ tree poem!!! 🙂 🙂 🙂
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Thanks! 🙂
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