trees

i think that i shall never see
a poem lovely as a tree

a tree whose hungry mouth is prest
against the sweet earth's 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.
- Joyce Kilmer, 1886-1918

this was a poem our mother taught us when we were little children. the first and last lines are certainly unforgettable, for me at least.

for the weekly theme-trees and another attempt at the artist challenge.

thank you for your kind visits and comments; know that they are truly appreciated.

[Ann H. LeFevre]

I think it's the quintessential tree poem! Nice triptych!

[bkb in the city]

Very nicely done Vikki

[Claire]

That is such a lovely poem, I know little of poetry but do know that one and the Leisure one both of which I love. Very nicely done

[June]

The poem is lovely, and so is the photo.

[Lesley Allen]

Lovely poem, I haven't heard it before, thanks for sharing

[Sally Ings]

Lovely poem and it complements the triptych so well!

[alta]

I love that poem. Wonderful entry to both challenges.

[Bill Fenske]

fav, great for the theme and challenge.