cloaked with pure white snow
the balsam trees seem to know
‘just keep pointing up’
For this is what the Lord says–he who created the heavens, he is God; he who fashioned and made the earth, he founded it; he did not create it to be empty, but formed it to be inhabited–he says: “I am the Lord and there is no other.”
Isaiah 45:18 (NIV)
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I really like that grove of Balsam greeting me each morning
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You seem to have plenty of great views in your neck of the woods, Gary! My friend, who grew up out in the country liked to say, “My house was at 8th and Plum—8 miles out and plum in the woods.”
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I love that…8th and Plum. We would be at 15th and plum here. I have always thought the spires pointed to God…the rest of the trees just bush out and try to take up more than their allotted space…reminds me of some people.
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15th and plum, hey. Wow, you do live away from civilization. Actually, the critters in the forest by your place are probably better behaved than most people.
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Yes, about the critters, very true except for the predators (ermine, fisher, wolves and bear) Our nearest town has 1,300 people. 40 miles to 14,000 people (big city). 100 yards to a wilderness of tall tales and legends.
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Beautiful haiku, David. I hope we can all be like those trees, standing tall and reaching upwards.
I absolutely love that verse from Isaiah and the glorious photo.
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The photo is from Northern Minnesota, where my friend Gary lives. My first thought when I saw the trees was, “They’re pointing up to God!” Thank you for your encouragement, Lesley! God Bless.
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God Bless. 🙂
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A important lesson the balsam trees have to teach. You’ve perfectly paired the picture, poem, and scripture.
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Thank you, Beth! I try hard to make the three things you mentioned fit well together.
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