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Marcia Getto (United States) www.gettophotography.com www.facebook.com/marcia.getto www.instagram.com/mgetto |
A Place of Refuge
"Around me the trees stir in their leaves / And call out, Stay Awhile"
When I am Among the Trees ~ Mary Oliver
Since the early days of my childhood, the nearby woodlands have been a continuous source of peace, refuge and inspiration. The trees are among my dearest friends, always listening quietly to my inner struggles and celebrating my highest accomplishments. Observing how the tree communities adjust to the changing of the seasons teaches me about being. They teach me about surviving in a world that seems overwhelming at times. They give me shelter, companionship and entertainment.
Today, I invite you to take a quiet walk with me through the winter forest. Stay awhile.
When I am Among the Trees
by Mary Oliver
When I am among the trees,
especially the willows and the honey locust,
equally the beech, the oaks and the pines,
they give off such hints of gladness.
I would almost say that they save me, and daily.
I am so distant from the hope of myself,
in which I have goodness, and discernment,
and never hurry through the world
but walk slowly, and bow often.
Around me the trees stir in their leaves
and call out, “Stay awhile.”
The light flows from their branches.
And they call again, “It’s simple,” they say,
“and you too have come
into the world to do this, to go easy, to be filled
with light, and to shine.”
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