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Thoughts of a Natural Born Tree-Hugger
Do not call me a ‘strange child.’What I am telling you is true.Humans are not the only ones capable of communicating with each other.Everything in this world has its own language, whether you understand it or not. While holding hands … Continue reading
Posted in Memories, Nature, photography, Trees
Tagged Allerton Garden, language, Moreton Bay Fig tree, River Birch, Water
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Leaf Litter Lament
A decaying leaf, image of mortality faded and riddled with holes, hanging in a tree with mouth wide open singing a bitter chant– The Leaf Litter Lament: Ungrateful humans! Why do you complain as you rake, blow, and mow, mulch, … Continue reading
Where Earth and Shadows Play
A cool respite beneath tall trees where earth and shadows play, leaves refreshed by raindrops light on soft breezes sway. ~ms *** In the last photo–do you see the wooden tree creature that appears to be carrying something into the … Continue reading
