The Spirit of the Tree Reappears

I’m watching you almost every day
I listen to every word you say
You hear me rustle as you walk on by
When it rains, I can keep you dry
I do not move as I’m everywhere
See a tree ~ and I’m there
Look through the leaves ~ see the space
Then notice the smile upon my face
I will always smile when you look for me
For I’m the Spirit of the Tree

Have you ever looked at a pattern and seen faces appear within the design? I see faces between the leaves when I look closely at trees; there are a lot of faces in that picture above. One is clearly visible in the top left-hand corner, within the red leaves. Another figure is in the bright green foliage halfway down the right-hand side, with a (I hope he doesn’t mind me saying) a rather large nose…and there is another face directly above him, looking at us. And another comes into view in the same area.

Different faces, but they all belong to the Spirit of the Tree.

A lot of trees have been removed in town today to make way for some flood defences. Although the flood defences are ‘apparently’ needed (I’ve never actually seen a flood there, but they could be defences for further up or down stream I suppose), I’m not entirely certain the chopping down of healthy trees along the riverbank is absolutely necessary, especially as they had just started to develop their Autumnal look.

But hey… Such is progress in an ever changing world?

Sep 17, 2012

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28 responses to “The Spirit of the Tree Reappears”

jennygoth666

Sep 17, 2012

hi aqua lovely poem hope your well got skeletons hanging from my trees xjen

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1. Tom (Aquatom1968)
  
  Sep 17, 2012
  
  Hi Jen, I’m fine thanks, and good to see you again!
  Skeletons… spirits… all kind of the same thing I suppose…
  
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Visionkeeper

Sep 17, 2012

Time to leave the trees alone! The whole environment as a matter of fact. We won’t have any left if we keep at it! And yes, I see faces in the trees all the time much like the clouds. Have you ever hugged a tree and put your ear to the bark and listened? Quite amazing! Good post T….VK

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1. Tom (Aquatom1968)
  
  Sep 18, 2012
  
  I agree, VK. I find myself very surprised when I notice that magnificent trees that have been there for years are suddenly gone… and no, I haven’t listened to the bark… I’ll have to try that sometime. And yes, I see faces in the clouds as well!
  
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beautifulchaos2

Sep 18, 2012

Hi Tom,
Sorry about when you came by earlier, I was doing some more renovations at the very same time you were writing that first comment I think, I had linked the graphic in the post the wrong way…had to delete and start again. But I got your newer one, thanks so much, yes I love that name, a beautiful little place to visit too.
Soon the trees will be even more gorgeous with all the changing colors of leaves, I dont really recall seeing faces in the leaf parts, but I have seen them in the wood, funny how sometimes if we look at something inanimate long enough it seems to move, has that ever happend to you?
Big hugs, Nikki

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1. Tom (Aquatom1968)
  
  Sep 18, 2012
  
  Ah, it’s not a problem Nikki. I’d just installed some anti-virus software on my PC, and thought it may have been that causing the problems (I’ve also had a few with WordPress over the last couple of months, so thought it may have been that too!)
  With regards to the faces in the wood, I tend to see them more in the older trees, the really gnarled ones, but I can clearly see the faces within and between the leaves. And regarding the inanimate objects moving – yes, I’ve experienced that too! Strange sensation!
  
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prenin

Sep 18, 2012

Good poem my friend! 🙂

Thanks for the visit and comment! 🙂

Yeah I agree about Ambulance crews! 🙂

Yeah the dream was interesting. Part of the goodies in the catalogue was a boat containing an olive green sleeping bag, a fur blanket and a gold Apache pilot’s helmet complete with eye display! 🙂

At the moment the books send me from excitement at the thought of publishing to abject terror at the thought of publishing! 🙂

If I go ahead I’ll have to come off benefits – I’ve been on them most of my life – and then I’ll have to make the money last, pay tax and insurance etc. Which I have never done before! 😦

I have never been rich, I struggled to find work and was exploited dreadfully by employers, so the thought of flying without a parachute has left me feeling very vulnerable…

Thanks for the best wishes my friend – they worst that they can say is No…

God Bless!

Prenin.

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1. Tom (Aquatom1968)
  
  Sep 18, 2012
  
  But it’s worth a try never-the-less, Prenin!
  I’m interpreting your dream as a message to look out for luxuries… things are looking good!
  
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Andra Watkins

Sep 18, 2012

I always look at every living thing this way, Tom. It’s creepy, sort of. 🙂

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1. Tom (Aquatom1968)
  
  Sep 18, 2012
  
  I don’t think it’s creepy, Andra. Well, it can’t be… I do it! 😉 😀
  
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lameadventures

Sep 18, 2012

I seem to lack your ability to see faces in the position of a tree’s leaves, possibly because I’m too distracted by the bags tangled in their branches over here in Gotham City.

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1. Tom (Aquatom1968)
  
  Sep 18, 2012
  
  Yes, that is a strange phenomenon you have going on there in New York, LA! Perhaps the bags are keeping ‘those with the faces’ away… unless, no, this couldn’t be right… ‘those with the faces’ are keeping the bags there… hmmm…
  
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  1. lameadventures
    
    Sep 18, 2012
    
    You’re messing with my head Tom.
    
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    1. Tom (Aquatom1968)
      
      Sep 18, 2012
      
      Me? Would I ever?
      
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      1. lameadventures
        
        Sep 18, 2012
        
        That mild mannered slightly befuddled British gent has just been a facade!
        
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        Tom (Aquatom1968)
        
        Sep 18, 2012
        
        What makes you think this is he typing? It is, but I’m just messing with your head…! But only this time – I wasn’t before!
        
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        lameadventures
        
        Sep 18, 2012
        
        Now it’s official, I need an Excedrin!
        
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        Tom (Aquatom1968)
        
        Sep 18, 2012
        
        Ah, sorry about that – I needed to look that one up! – the bags may have nothing to do with ‘those with the faces’…
        
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Deb

Sep 18, 2012

I think the trees should be left alone and for man to fine other ways to create their defenses.
Great post, Tom! 🙂

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1. Tom (Aquatom1968)
  
  Sep 18, 2012
  
  Thanks, Deb, and I agree with you one hundred per cent!
  
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Let’s CUT the Crap!

Sep 18, 2012

Cutting down trees, bulldozing farmland to build subdivision. UGH.

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1. Tom (Aquatom1968)
  
  Sep 18, 2012
  
  Terrible isn’t it, Tess?
  
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WordsFallFromMyEyes

Sep 18, 2012

Trees are awesome, & this piece expressed it well (& I loved your multicoloured writing).

To me, they are quiet, solid, vast of embrace, strong foundationed – everything I’d love a man to be.

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1. Tom (Aquatom1968)
  
  Sep 18, 2012
  
  Thanks, Noeleen – I tried to get the colours in the text to match the colours in the photo, in a round-about way!
  And yes, trees are strong, non-judgmental, and calming…
  
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kateshrewsday

Sep 18, 2012

Beautiful poem, Tom. Especially for someone who lives in a forest 🙂 I shall miss the leaves when they fall.

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1. Tom (Aquatom1968)
  
  Sep 19, 2012
  
  Thank you! Yes, things don’t look the same without the leaves, do they Kate? And then, we get used to it just as the new leaves start to appear!
  
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shreejacob

Sep 26, 2012

The picture is GORGEOUS!!! and yes! I can see a few faces..I even see one that’s a little sad 😦 I love trees for some reason…love drawing them..love clouds too..and dogs…but yes Spirit of the trees ..I’m sure they exist. I don’t understand chopping down trees either..it’s sad when it’s done in the name of development..ugh!

I see faces too…and shapes..on tiles, sometimes in the tarot cards, the obvious clouds…I must try looking at trees next..to see if I can spot the Spirit of the Tree 🙂

Lovely post!

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1. Tom (Aquatom1968)
  
  Sep 26, 2012
  
  Look and you will find, Shree! I’ve always wanted to say that! 😀
  Yes, the picture is a good one… I found it on the internet centuries ago!
  
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