Trees make me wonder
about the shapes they grow into
looking like arms or faces.
Is it a coincidence? By design?
A message?
Trees make me wonder
About the feeling I get
When I lay hands on their trunks.
Is that a vibration? The flow of energy?
Communication?
Trees make me wonder
When they creak, sway, and rustle in the wind.
Are they singing? Dancing?
Or just enjoying the moment?
JoAnna of the Forest
There’s this tree at the Farm Animal Sanctuary where I volunteer. I believe it is a water oak. It offers me shady spot to park in the summertime. I wonder if it’s watching me.
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September 22, 2022 at 5:17 pm
I love when trees have eyes. 👀
September 22, 2022 at 9:09 pm
🙂 Me too!
September 22, 2022 at 9:28 pm
🙌
September 22, 2022 at 5:30 pm
I love this. I love trees 🌳💚
September 22, 2022 at 9:12 pm
Thank you, Alethea. Trees are wonderful!
September 22, 2022 at 9:14 pm
🙂
September 22, 2022 at 6:02 pm
What a beautiful poem! I also love trees.
September 22, 2022 at 9:41 pm
Thank you, my friend.
September 22, 2022 at 6:28 pm
JoAnna, did you also notice the copious tears falling from the eye?
September 22, 2022 at 9:44 pm
Thank you for pointing that out, Rosaliene. I did not consciously think of them as tears, but they remind me of eyelashes that turn into tears. The sanctuary is a peaceful place, but we are all aware of the pain and suffering.
September 23, 2022 at 1:00 am
Hi JoAnna, a lovely poem. Thank you!
September 23, 2022 at 9:46 pm
I’m so glad you liked the poem! Thanks, Robbie!
September 24, 2022 at 4:18 am
Love this. I once found a tree with a scowly face!
September 24, 2022 at 4:35 pm
It’s interesting how many trees have faces. I think it’s more than coincidence, but fun regardless when we find them. Thanks for visiting, Marje!
September 24, 2022 at 6:24 pm
I read some of your comments and realized I wasn’t the only one who saw trees. Perhaps the tree is feeling the suffering of Mother Nature. I hope those were just normal streaks! Alana ramblinwitham
September 24, 2022 at 9:29 pm
I must have been in denial and appreciate your perceptiveness. There is plenty of suffering that would bring tears. The animals at the sanctuary are well-loved but there are so many still suffering. I’m going to hug that tree next time I go there.
September 24, 2022 at 8:59 pm
Your posts about trees are some of my favorites 😍
September 24, 2022 at 9:39 pm
Oh, I’m so glad! Trees are very special to me. 🙂 ❤
September 25, 2022 at 8:15 am
Likewise 😍
September 25, 2022 at 8:52 am
Beautiful words JoAnna! The tree trunk does seem to be eerily watching everyone around through its ‘eye’!!!
September 25, 2022 at 9:10 pm
Thanks, Archana. It seems like a friendly tree, or at least neutral, but who can know what trees are thinking? Maybe I’ll ask.