Whilst visiting my favourite place to lose myself in some lovely poems, I was particularly touched by the visions which unfold when a fellow earthly spirit gives tales of her memories of an old pine tree. As I am similar of heart to this gifted Lady, her words seem to resonate within my spirit and I am compelled to share the magic her words bring into this moment. Thank you for bringing your lovely spirit into my world Babara…
~ Old Pine Tree ~
A big old gnarled tree
is all others see
but it’s more than just a tree,
it holds memories and beauty for me.
A huge giant, white pine
with long green needles, silky and fine.
Branches that reach to the sky
as the wind whispers through with a sigh.
Birds fly from those branches so strong
like notes rising from a song.
They nestle there
without worry or care.
In a place called “land of the sky”
with mountains so majestic and high.
That’s where the old white pine is found
close to Cherokee Indian ground.
The most splendid site in the world,
as in it’s branches forest animals are curled.
They find safety and refuge there,
it’s protection and shade they share.
It wasn’t by chance
that from the strongest branch
my childhood swing was hung,
bringing joy and glee as we swung.
Gathered under this old pine tree
my cousins, friends and me,
we passed many a day
with childhood play.
We could be anyone
as long as the character was fun.
Acting out stories of yore,
being cowboys, knights, ladies and more.
Stories of adventure we knew
as many a dragon we slew!
Pretend horses we rode,
loyalty and bravery our code.
Never did we stray or into trouble roam,
that ole pine tree was our home.
What glorious memories for me
underneath that old pine tree.
Although I’m now far away,
in my heart each day
memories of that ole pine tree
will remain forever within me.
Written by Barbara LaBarbera
(LadyBleaux)
© 2003 used with permission
ThunderWolfLA@aol.com
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3 comments
Jessica Earth Child on January 28, 2009 at 8:15 pm
Hello.
Your site is very nice, and I like your theme. Your posts are very interesting, and, to me, your site is like a treasure trove of Earth Knowledge. I have recently returned from a trip to the Isle of Wight, and must say that your posts have made me wish to plan another trip there. And your writings of the Tennesse disaster brought tears to my eyes… I look forward to future visits of your sites!
Keep up the good work,
Jessica
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lois&*tyla on February 13, 2009 at 4:03 am
we love this song!
tyla,lois bethany,cassie on February 13, 2009 at 4:05 am
i have copied and pasted this song we are the same as the above i loved it so much x