"If I were a tree, I would have no reason
to love a human."
Maggie Stiefvater
Shel Silverstein wrote wonderful books for children, one of which was The Giving Tree. This particular story gave examples of how a tree could be used over and over to please a human. The tree had so much love, it even gave up life to be of use to the now grown child.
In addition to the moon and stars, trees have been an important influence in my life. They were trusted friends, excellent listeners, reflected beautiful colors, protected often and inspired writing. Whether a Weeping Willow or a White Birch trees shared magnificent energy.
In conversation with a tree, I apologized for the carelessness of our culture. I shared the loss of trees simply butchered or cut down. Attempts to explain why trees are sometimes disgraced falls short of justification. I guess the same could be said about man.
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