This tree has stood since yesteryear,
As stark reminder that,
It’s nature that we should revere,
Not the latest plutocrat.
It’s big, it’s leaves are lush and huge,
It’s beauty undenied,
The local birds seek refuge
There, a safer place to hide.
It’s this tree that I turn to,
When I need to feel,
Peaceful, calm, refreshed anew,
It’s beauty makes me heal.
Caro Field Author 
So true. Beautifully said.
Thanks Carol
I learned to “Hug a Tree” a few years ago. I have planted a few over the years. We have 7 bird feeders in the trees around the house in Wisconsin, that I keep filled during the cold winter months when the snow covers the ground. The two evergreens are loaded with birds that come out to enjoy the feeders. We also planted a tree to shade our bedroom window from the late afternoon sun, which it does nicely. Trees are indeed one of natures gifts to make this life more enjoyable. Do you harvest the chestnuts to later roast by on open fire?
How wonderful William. Anita and I, like you, love trees. The chestnut, is a different tree to the horse chestnut. The fruit of the horse chestnut is a conker and is inedible. The chestnut tree produces the chestnuts – which are my favourite nut!
I feel such gratitude for trees and all that they provide, especially as the summer here begins to heat up. Lovely poem and reminder of what a blessing a simple tree can be!
Couldn’t agree with you more. Anita-Clare and I love them and are surrounded by them. It is wonderful.
Fortunately, you do not live in Binghamton, New York. I will probably blog about it on Saturday.
I will look forward to it!