From the Tree Museum:
Puddle Tales,
A Reflective Perspective
The Roots
(The Elements of this series)
by Laura Burton
I imagine a tree
I see security
stability
familiar bark
the trunk, without a touch
indubitably cool and rough
The pulse of sunlight
flickering above
hypnotic and heavenly
tickling the canopy of leaves
playfully swaying on the branches
bending toward the sky
Blithely being and
that’s always
more than enough
Admiring the susurrations
the sensation
of exchange
as the wind whispers,
a cascade of creation
connected through lifetimes,
symbolic of lifelines,
healing and home
A nod to thee on the path
of my youth
when I felt most free
My pursuit to pay tribute,
The Reflective Perspective,
a series to sustain and praise
the glory days of generations
Growing to witness
the evolution of humanity
and the planet
Dedicated to
highlighting
how every element and moment
can combine
to create splendid
mundanity
When
water
meets
earth
it pools
in places
to provide
a picture
of what the tree sees
reflecting below
Sun above
air around
integral to all
We are spectators
Connected
in the moment
as each new scene unfolds
Every context
captures the essence
of your grandeur
With absolute gratitude
I immortalize your presence
by displaying your beauty
in the proud puddle
beneath your
precious, perfect boughs
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The Tree Museum: Puddle Tales,
A Reflective Perspective
“The Show”
Trending now is the
shape of your bough, your steady
stance brings strength to all
“The Journey”
Life gives us options
Find a way to discover
All you’re looking for
“The Discovery”
Beauty is in the
Most unusual places
Often some dirt helps
“The Wish”
Discover a place
You’ve always wanted to go
And make it happen
“Beauty”
Water, stone, clay, mud
Sky and trees to make the scene
Beautiful new view
“The Lot”
What we are given
Is put on display each day
Look at the beauty
“Appreciation”
There’s so much beauty
In every passing moment
How can you miss one?
“Reflective”
You get to decide
Do you really see it all?
Should you look closer?
“Perspective”
Some people just see
Rain as an inconvenience
Drops delight others
“Time Together”
It’s easy to see
Positivity near by
It’s yours to decide
“Delight”
Another moment
A pause captures the instance
You are satisfied
“Delicacy ”
We come together
It’s humans verses nature
We dine on what’s dear
“The Way”
You are on the path
Closer to feeling at ease
Time will find your smile
“The Muse”
Inspiration strikes
When you are gifted with some
Free time and some rain
“Abstraction”
Preoccupied by
Natural charms like a tree
Poised there perfectly
“Looking Back”
Some moments are there
To remind us of the last
Time we hoped for more
“Spanish Wells”
We chose each other
Things were coming together
We are meant to be
“The Palm”
A symbol of sun
Here you are alive and free
No worries just light
“Living in Paradise”
It’s the Golden Hour
Unites us in every place
Across miles and home
“An Oasis”
Find a space or place
Where you can let go and be
Your own greatest love
“Reminiscent”
We witness, we watch
The sure way the days play out
Today is the gift
“Prime Time”
Time is an idea
That controls and leads the way
Be kind to yourself
“The Gift”
Once there was a time
When everyone stopped to see
What you give to me
“The Pursuit”
Rain comes here and there
So the puddle seems so rare
Take time to look down
“Alive”
Poised, ready, and here
Waiting to be discovered
Pause, capture, reflect
"Comfort"
A highlight today
Keeps us going tomorrow
Now can be happy
"Tropical"
Enveloped in time
Captured once for all to see
Urging us to stay
"Tales"
Where were you when you
First thought to discover life
Is living for now?
"Discover"
Painted skies engaged
This moment now forever
Pure Satisfaction
“Treasures”
A unique moment
A spot in time when all fits
Intent and purpose
"Luxury"
Time is such a gift
The moment you feel alive
Pause to notice it
"Two Worlds"
We exist to know
we are alive and well
to thrive is divine
"One Fine Day"
Cool breeze, warm sunlight
captivates and holds this time
For you, remember.
"Magic"
Think of childhood
time when you could get lost in
imagination
"Mirage"
Daily surprises
Every time you stop to see
The beauty is yours
"Sundown"
Another day done
How did today shine for you?
These moments are life
"A New View"
You must strive to see
The splendid mundanity
Everywhere you go
"Follow Your Heart"
Sometimes you're given
A space to showcase your love
Universal gift
"Sustain"
So much depends on
the way the rain touches earth
It remains vital
"For the Trees"
Finding a way to
express gratitude to you.
One of life's great joys
"Always"
Looking for a scene
that will properly display
your glorious sight
"Lots"
Lots of rain brings lots
of opportunities to
hunt for ways you shine
"A Calling"
Listen to what makes
your heart sing as this is what
you should make time for
"Around"
They're all around us
everywhere and we need them
to exist, to breathe
"Together"
Have you ever found
something great and wonderful
it's a divine plan
"Perfectly Imperfect"
Awarded by your
beauty, and imperfect way
I'm forever changed
"Hold On"
Hold on to what makes
you stop to seek, to find, to
capture forever
"Memories"
Some images spark
a memory of something
that hasn't happened
"Abstract Engagement"
When man- made lines meet
the lines designed by nature
we have wedded bliss
"The Hunt"
Cool breeze, warm sunlight
captivates and holds this time
For you, remember.
"No End"
When you meet a friend
in nature, you will find you're
never left alone
"Lucky"
How does one become
blessed enough to know how to
appreciate all
"A Light in the Grey"
Not every day
is made with sunshine and light
bleak has blessings too
"Whole"
When desired parts
join together to create
a true work of art
"At Last"
I finally found
a way for us to unite
with these giving trees
""Gold"
Look around at the
way the Earth demonstrates love
more precious than gold
"Wild Blue"
Captured and kept close
Another local tribute
Earth marries the sky
""Life"
Often we're given
gifts in the most unlikely
spaces and places
"Home"
You feel it calling
In those unexpected ways
Across time and miles
"Destinations"
Consider the space
and the place that comforts you
It's there you're alive
"The Gold"
Sometimes the greatest
treasures emerge in the most
populated spots
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