A hundred years ago, or so,
This tree was alive.
Fire took it,
But the forest revived.
Now it stands, blackened and stark,
Sheltering insects,
Holding moss
Cradling life in its charcoal bark.
Meditations of My Heart-- Photos and Thoughts on Life
26 comments:
Wonderful photo and beautiful words! I did a bit of fiction for Magpie Tales this week about forest regeneration after a fire. The regeneration part was from experience and wasn't fiction, although the time was speeded up a bit.
— K
Kay, Alberta, Canada
An Unfittie's Guide to Adventurous Travel
An example of death supporting life.
Lucy
Lovely post. Thus goes life.
Très joli noir et blanc, renforcé par les mots qui l'accompagnent.
Nice poem to go with the picture.
What a beautiful image--and wonderful words to go with it!
There is a mesmerizing stillness about this photo Dimple. It's beautiful. I love it.
A beautiful poem, Louise...lovely words to go with that stark view of the forest. Promising.
Your wisdom is showing...
this photo makes me feel as though I'm deep in an ancient forest. I'm in awe.
and I got Molly to purr again!
The tree must be smiling at your lovely words. I'd stand humbled in awe if I were there in person.
Lovely poem and shot :)
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A great photo and a beautiful poem!
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Nice BW Shot!
That forest has something supernatural...
It's wonderful how nature survives. A fine photo.
so beautiful both the image and you poetry!
Yes it gives life for several even now when it is dead - life after ... as I see it :)
great shot
Lovely image Dimple. Your B&W skills get better and better. I went to my other park yesterday. Lots of fallen trees and quiet except for the sounds of the birds.
Your photo captures the cycle of life, the 'dead' feeding the new life.
Here nestled against the mountain, we see many of these...it is a common sight. Your picture captured it beautifully. The tree is still pretty and a work of nature without its branches and green leaves.
Wonderful picture of the burnede three, I just read the story of Ghost, he is a wonderful cat....Have a nice weekend..
a great shot of the burnt tree.
What a beautiful cat! As you know I am crazy for cats...and cat people...
Dimple,
Your description makes this all the more beautiful and thought-provoking.
David/ :-)
Wonderful picture and words both Dimple. It is nice to think about the tree snag sheltering birds and wildlife! The circle of life!
Good job I would have never thought of posting something that had caught on fire. Nice shot
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