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I expect many of you read the poem, Trees, by Joyce Kilmer in school.
If not, here it is
(Golly that was almost poetic, lol)
"This forest is one of the Nation’s most impressive remnants of old-growth forest. The forest contains magnificent examples of more than 100 tree species, many over 400-years-old, and some more than 20 feet in circumference and 100 feet tall. This 3,800-acre forest was set aside in 1936 as a memorial to the author of the poem “Trees,” Joyce Kilmer, who was killed in action in France during World War I. This forest, part of the Joyce Kilmer-Slick Rock Wilderness, is maintained in its primitive state. The only way to see this forest is on foot. A 2-mile trail leads to the Joyce Kilmer Memorial and loops through giant trees. A restroom and picnic tables are located at the trailhead."
click here to read about Mr. Kilmer
We love seeing the winer sun filtered through the trees, but were not familiar with Joyce Kilmer, nor with his sweet little poem.
ReplyDeleteThe photo is lovely, makes me long for an end to our snow and ice.
ReplyDeleteI've read the poem, but was not familiar with any of the context or history.
That is a lovely photo of the winter sun casting long shadows.
ReplyDeleteit's so peaceful and a balm for the eyes who had to see so much sad things during the last day in the news...
ReplyDeleteTrees are so pretty and have so many different looks depending on the weather and seasons.
ReplyDeleteHari OM
ReplyDeleteWell, do you know, I have known this poem since school days but never really thought to research the poet. I always thought it to be a woman!!! Just goes to show a name means nothing. YAM xx
Beautiful photo accompanied by an always beautiful poem ... thank you for both.
ReplyDeleteA very lovely photo. Hard to beat the sun peeking between trees. Yes, familiar with Kilmer's poem... can't see and read it enough. I am glad you are enjoying Wooten Meadow Park.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and I love that poem. So true. You made me smile.
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Have a fabulous Happy Tuesday. Big hugs. ♥
Forests have so much beauty & drama...I have often wondered if they could talk what tales the trees would tell me.
ReplyDeleteI can't count the times I have stood in a wooded area, or looks at photos of trees, like your photo that I did not think or say outloud, the first two lines of this poem. sad to say I thought it was a woman. Trees speak to me, the ones i see from my windows, woods of trees and palm trees make my heart sing. I can see 3 out the back door from where I sit now and if I swing my chiar I see two palms and a huge oak, 5 pines, 2 unknown from my living room. in fact we are surrounded by trees and we chose the house because it had trees... the pygmy palm that is full view 6 feet from me now, I watch it sing all day long, the wind or a gentle breeze keeps the fronds in motion. it is rarely still. it is also a windsock during a hurricane
ReplyDeleteYears and years since I've seen that poem.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great picture of trees in winter and a perfect poem to go along with it.
ReplyDeleteMom is very familiar with Mr Kilmer because she grew up in New Brunswick.
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ReplyDeleteWhat a peaceful woods and we love the poem!
ReplyDeleteWe know the poem and the Poet, but I did not know about Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest and that it was close to you! Wowzers! Thanks for telling us about it. I do look forward to you showing us the back loop. Purrs Marv
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful grove of trees. I can just imagine how beautiful the Kilmer Forest must be!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Beth
Hugs to Angel Madi ~ beautiful tree photo and of course awesome poem ~ Xo
ReplyDeleteWishing you good health, laughter and love in your days,
A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
I remember reading that poem years ago. The first two lines almost everybody knows, but not everyone has read the entire poem.
ReplyDeleteI think we have to move down to your area. We're so tired of winter already this year, even though it has been pretty mild so far.
The trees and the shadows are amazing and that's a super cool photo!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shot and poem. XO
ReplyDeleteI love the sun through the trees.
ReplyDeleteOh thank you so much for the reminder of the tree poem! As I get older the more and more I feel the nature of the tree. I miss the Sycamores that were on my property surrounding my house in CT. They had such character, one looked like an old man peering out of the bark and the other was truly feminine in shape.
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