Outdoor Wednesday: Trees
Hosted by Susan @ A Southern Daydreamer
TREES
by: Joyce Kilmer (1886-1918)
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.
I hope you have enjoyed wandering the woods with me.
November 10th, 2009 at 9:04 pm
WHat a beautiful place in the fall. It looks like it would be beautiful in all the seasons. Hope you are having a good week. Have a Wonderful Outdoor Wednesday!! Sherri : )
November 10th, 2009 at 9:05 pm
I so agree with you… Nothing prettier than a tree.
Thanks for taking us on your wanderings.
TTFN~~ Claudia ♥ ♥
Claudia@DipityRoad´s last blog ..Autumn Poems
November 10th, 2009 at 9:13 pm
Thanks for the wander in the beautiful woods! Every photo, and every word of that poem.
Have a great rest of the week
~Really Rainey~
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November 10th, 2009 at 9:14 pm
Lovely words from Joyce Kilmer posted with lovely tree photographs.
Joyce M
Joyce M´s last blog ..11/11/2009 Outdoor Wednesday #44
November 10th, 2009 at 9:17 pm
I love the poem and the photographs, Ebie! Happy Outdoor Wdnesday!
Hugs, Pat
November 10th, 2009 at 9:18 pm
Ebie, I loved these trees and the poem was just wonderful. Great post.
Rebekah´s last blog ..Outdoor Wednesday – On the Danube
November 10th, 2009 at 9:20 pm
Beautiful poem and photos. OK, though, what does the MEME tag mean. I think I have seen it elsewhere as well.
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November 10th, 2009 at 9:23 pm
Hi Ebie
First time to your pretty blog.
Love the trees. Some reminded me of when we lived in GA. We do not have anything like that here in Ont. Canada. Well I don’t think we do!!!
Happy OW
Love Claudie
xo
November 10th, 2009 at 9:27 pm
Yes, indeed! I very much enjoyed this visit….the beautiful photos and the beloved poem. Thanks for sharing! ~ Sarah
Sarah´s last blog ..Hedge Rows and Horse Apples
November 10th, 2009 at 10:06 pm
Ebie, this is just lovely. Thanks for sharing these beautiful trees with us.
Happy OW to you…
XO,
Sheila
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November 10th, 2009 at 10:12 pm
i enjoyed to the max! thanks Ebie for letting me hug trees today. ‘looking forward to wander with you again, anywhere!!!
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November 11th, 2009 at 3:22 am
Ebie, beautiful poem, and beautiful trees. Great photos.
Eileen´s last blog ..Marshy Point Watery Wednesday and Outdoor Wednesday
November 11th, 2009 at 3:28 am
To take the poem and add photos to the lines….why that is simply ingenious!!!
My O W is a nearby marshland with waterfowl and Autumn colors…and a surprise L N Monster visit!!!
Come by and see
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November 11th, 2009 at 3:34 am
Wow sis, angkop na angkop yung poem sa photographs you have posted.. beautiful place!
I explored the Jogging trail this time.
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November 11th, 2009 at 4:01 am
I wish I knew why I was so drawn to trees. I simply love them. You have some lovely pics of some exceptional trees.
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November 11th, 2009 at 5:05 am
Hi Ebie,
I love your photos of the trees they are all so beautiful. The poem is just the perfect words to accompany them. A delightful post that made me smile
be well, be happy, My Friend
November 11th, 2009 at 5:45 am
Hello Ebie,
What a wonderful poem and walk through the woods. Very pretty and peaceful.
Thank you for sharing it with us!
~ Tracy
Tracy´s last blog ..Outdoor Wednesday – Nature’s Artistry Exposed
November 11th, 2009 at 6:20 am
It is a pleasure seeing those wonderful trees through your eyes. The image with the bench and the last one are especially breathtaking!
Diane AZ´s last blog ..Seeing Red – at the gardens
November 11th, 2009 at 6:41 am
Great photos – thanks for sharing them with us.
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November 11th, 2009 at 6:46 am
I definitely did! What a gorgeous park! All your photos are beautiful but I love the first one best of all!
Hilda´s last blog ..Crystal rainbow
November 11th, 2009 at 7:20 am
Your photos are just wonderful. It is a gorgeous park. Thanks so much for sharing it with us. Have a great Outdoor Wednesday.
Mary´s last blog ..Sugar Crusted Viennese Nut Bread – Outdoor Wednesday
November 11th, 2009 at 8:10 am
I love that poem since I was a kid!
… AND i really really enjoyed wandering in the woods with you, Ebie! We should do it more often! lol
nance´s last blog ..Today’s Flowers …
November 11th, 2009 at 9:15 am
Beautiful pictures, great job? Denise
Denise´s last blog ..Time to feed the ducks!
November 11th, 2009 at 9:30 am
So nice and peaceful…so lovely.
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November 11th, 2009 at 12:25 pm
Such gigantic and wonderfully shaped trees – I wish I could walk here with you, Ebie, but your photos are a good substitute. I like the way you’re using your photos to enhance the poetry.
Barb´s last blog ..Denver Botanic Garden in Fall – My World
November 11th, 2009 at 1:29 pm
I did enjoy the walk with you. The allee of trees will be beautiful in the summer for sure.
My favorite pic was the spidery looking one at the end with the colorful leaves. Very cool.
Lori E´s last blog ..OUTDOOR WEDNESDAY – TREE HOUSES
November 11th, 2009 at 2:37 pm
These are just spectacular my friend. I so enjoyed these pictures. Your woods are someplace I would like to go anytime
Thom´s last blog ..What’s Your City? and Why The Dinosaurs Disappeared 
November 11th, 2009 at 2:53 pm
What a beautiful post! Your photo essay is a beautiful illustration of this much loved poem.
And such gorgeous trees that you’ve shown us!
November 11th, 2009 at 3:47 pm
Indeed I did enjoy walking with you!
Stine in Ontario´s last blog ..Rapunzel’s House/ Window Views
November 11th, 2009 at 4:15 pm
Hey sweetie more Descanso? Love it,,,
Descanso is the place to be
When searching for Tranquility
great post sweetie.
amanda moore´s last blog ..FreeVerse:Limericks
November 11th, 2009 at 4:38 pm
I love trees but I’ve never admired their beauty as much as this.You captured the best shots! I’ve tried taking snapshots of trees but they never looked as good as your photos. I’m so impressed.
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November 11th, 2009 at 5:18 pm
That is my Mom’s favorite poem.
Thanks for sharing it and thanks for coming by.
I’m glad you enjoyed your visit.
see you soon.
barbara jean
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November 11th, 2009 at 5:26 pm
I have a cross-stich of a tree with the quote “Only God can make a tree, the rest is up to you and me”. It was a project during my high school years and it is still hanged on the wall.
AL´s last blog ..Watery Wednesday #61 – Koi Fish
November 11th, 2009 at 5:35 pm
My favorite poem — love your post today!
linderhof´s last blog ..A Fall Dinner Party
November 11th, 2009 at 7:06 pm
I had to memorize that poem in 6th grade. Incredible photos!
Kate´s last blog ..Outdoor Wednesday- Emerson Style
November 11th, 2009 at 7:54 pm
Hi Again.
In the “filed under” section, you filed this under California, Descanso Gardens, Los Angeles, Meme, Outdoor Wednesday.
So my question was, what does the “Meme” thing mean?
November 11th, 2009 at 7:58 pm
This poem was set to music years ago and we used to sing it in Jr. High Choir.
Lovely images and the last is gorgeous!
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November 11th, 2009 at 8:55 pm
This is a wonderful job of illustrating Joyce Kilmer’s poem. The arbors remind me of the ones at the Huntington.
I have an award for you on my blog. Stop by and decide if you want to participate.
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November 11th, 2009 at 11:34 pm
I absolutely enjoyed wandering the woods with you, Ate Eb
And great choice for the accompanying text. Joyce Kilmer’s Trees is among the loveliest poems about trees we have in our in-desperate-need-for-more-trees planet.
Hazel´s last blog ..There I fixed it
November 12th, 2009 at 3:07 am
oh! one of my fave poems….ahhh. lovely! the trees compliment the words….
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