I actually had you in mind, not directly, but definitely in part -- the story of your coma and recovery. I wondered if you'd pick up on it and so glad you did.
Amazing to see what can be done to save a trees life. Magic. And this poem is as much a bit of growth that came out of that arborists medicinal magic. Goes to show the impact work like that can have.
Thank you -- I hadn't read it but I have now and I love it. Wendell Berry is down home magnificent. And now I also have the great pleasure of exploring Flowers for the Void.
That poem spoke to me because in many ways that has been my life.
I actually had you in mind, not directly, but definitely in part -- the story of your coma and recovery. I wondered if you'd pick up on it and so glad you did.
Thank you, I am both flattered and honored to play some small part in your inspiration.
Wonderfully done
Thank you, Patris
So. I’m crying. Thank you. 🙏
Ahhhh. Thank you, Gloria. Something amazing happened with this tree and with this poem.
Poet, on assignment, strikes again!
Thank you, sir.
Beautiful stories caught in one poem.
Thanks Arjan.
I like this line: "Your mind and soul once felt that kind of split" and the final line "Whatever that may be—don't hesitate."
Excellent poem and a good reminder.
Many thanks, Mr. Barker.
Split tree
Gashed by gusts of
Outrageous fortune
Careless fashion
Tended
By Careful hand
Wise eyes
Loving heart
Mended
Excellent, thank you Malcolm.
Amazing to see what can be done to save a trees life. Magic. And this poem is as much a bit of growth that came out of that arborists medicinal magic. Goes to show the impact work like that can have.
Mr. Donoghue, thank you.
I sent this to my son. 14 years ago we sat with him while he was on life support. He was put together by a medical team I will always love.
He just responded to me aware of why I sent it. He said it brought tears to his eyes.
Astounding, thank you Patris. Someday I'd like to hear this story in full and meet your son.
Didn’t mean to get so personal. The photo of the tree kind of broke me there.
Absolutely no apology necessary. I’m glad the poem and the tree connected with you and your son. It’s an extraordinary thing.
Thank you for the wonderful poem. You should read "The Sycamore" by Wendell Berry if you have not already. Trees are such marvelous things.
Thank you -- I hadn't read it but I have now and I love it. Wendell Berry is down home magnificent. And now I also have the great pleasure of exploring Flowers for the Void.
Huzzah!