I do like this park,
it’s peaceful and gladdening.
I often sit here
and look up at those great trees,
where birds are all around there.
“Trees are poems that the earth writes upon the sky.”
Shall I write today?
I have my notebook and pen,
but it seems too hard;
so I’ll just look up again
and enjoy the lovely day.
— Khalil Gibran
Image credit: Shan Ali @ Pexels
In this image, we can see a park with wooden benches installed at regular intervals. There are tall green leafy trees all around, and the ground is covered with grass. A walking track is passing in front of the benches.
Written in response to Sadje‘s What Do You See #351 photo prompt.
luna's on line 
ravens and doves
did not like the
dark red krishna
nor the rude
pedistrian on her mobile
caw ha ha
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Sounds a bit like me (or not, actually). 😉
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I love this! I’ve had the experience many times.
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Glad that you liked it, and you’ll continue to enjoy doing so. Now just look up…
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🙂
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“Trees are poems that the earth writes upon the sky.”…
What a line.
Btw.. im enjoying your book, Chris. Not at all the tale I expected. 😊👏👏👏
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Yep, a great line – well done, Khalil Gibran (Lebanese Poet, 1883-1931)
Also, I’m very glad that you are enjoy my book. 😊
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You must do a deep dive for us… or just me lol. Tell.me about the charcatees..the place..the inspiration. I grew up in a small village, so everyone was auntie or uncle lol. I can’t wait to finish to write a review. I have the morning free, so will be finishing it today. I have questions.. and more questions. Lol.
Loving yiur imagination.
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Ooh, I am very excited…… fun and more – yes?
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Yes..totally unexpected. Absolutely enjoying
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Lovely, Chris! And I noted the delicious irony of you writing about not writing. 🙂
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At least I was able to write a little poem, even though I couldn’t find another different novel about unlikable characters in your post, Dave! 😉
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😂
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such a thought provoking post… they (trees) are all around us (with the exception of the ocean and the desert) but still!
in our area/at our house it is primarily pine trees. which I suspect, given the Gibran quote above, are probably considered the Etch-a-Sketch crowd (among trees)
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Your place looks fab. All those interesting tall trees, and I’m sure pine trees smell delightful.
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i love this
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Thanks Beth!
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gorgeous poem Chris 👏👏👍👏💖💖
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Thank you so much, Carol Anne! 🌳💛🌳
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This is a lovely tanka Puente, Chris. Like, Liz, I’ve experienced this many times.
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I am smiling back to you, Eugi – most happy by those tall trees!
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😊💚🌳
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Well done.
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Thanks a lot, Andrew!
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You’re welcome, Chris.
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Beautifully done, Chris. I love that quote.
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Glad that you enjoyed that, Balroop!
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A beautiful tanka puente Chris. Loved the peaceful vibes of these verses
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That photo makes such a difference, my poem almost made itself! Thanks for that, Sadje. 🌳💚🌳
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Thank you dear sister
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I love your tanka puente Chris and trees are just glorious 🙌💚
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Aww, thanks a lot, Ange! 🌳🌳🌳🌳
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😃
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Trees certain are poems. They speak to us.
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You’re totally right, my dear!
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Love the Khalil Gibran quote. It reminded me of this one but I can’t remember who wrote it: “I think that I shall never see a poem as lovely as a tree.” Not Robert Louis Stevenson? 🤔
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I have Googled this just now: “Trees” by Joyce Kilmer. 😊
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trees_(poem)
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Awesome!🎄🌲🌳
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This is beautiful, zchris. Trees are wonderful 🌳🌴💚
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Yes indeed. Lovely trees! 🌳💚🌳
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💚🙏
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Love this Chris
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Thanks so much, Geeta! 💚
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When I bought my new house (50 years ago), it had to have trees.
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That sounds wonderful, Jacqui. I bet those trees are very much larger now!
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Some even with roots that are pushing my sidewalks up. Sigh.
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Sounds like mine too, especially the huge oak which is just between the two gardens.
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Awestruck by the beauty….It happens with me too; often at a loss for words when confronted by the beauty of nature. Loved your take Chris. Well Done.. 😊👏👏👏
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Thank you so much, Goutam. 🌳💚🌳
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You are welcome. 🙏🏻
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What a lovely sense of peace…
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Glad that you liked that, Matthew.
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[…] Chris; Trees are poems […]
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The most beautiful thing about this poem is choosing not to write it. Just looking up and letting the trees do the talking. Perfect. 💙
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Glad that you enjoyed that! 💚
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Beautiful, Chris!
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Thanks, Susi!
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You’re welcome!
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Lovely days filled with joy can bring sweet dreams 🙂
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Such a like thought… I am smiling about that! 😊
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