Trees

You will find a number of pictures of trees on my cellphone, because I have a habit of looking up at trees and taking photos. I mentioned my fascination with trees to someone recently and the person asked me why I have this unusual hobby.

This got me thinking about trees and particularly the reasons I like to take photos when I am walking and/or sitting under trees. For me trees are majestic and a testament that through perseverance you can reach great heights. Every tree is unique in its own way and has it’s own purpose – whether to provide shelter, comfort or food.

With the help of Google and an application called Instaquote, I added quotes about trees and nature to some of my favorite photos.

While searching for quotes I also found a poem titled Trees by Joyce Kilmer, it was published in August 1913.

I think that I shall never see
A poem lovely as a tree.

A tree whose hungry mouth is prest
Against the earth’s sweet flowing breast;

A tree that looks at God all day,
And lifts her leafy arms to pray;

A tree that may in Summer wear
A nest of robins in her hair;

Upon whose bosom snow has lain;
Who intimately lives with rain.

Poems are made by fools like me,
But only God can make a tree.