Thursday, February 9, 2017

PINE CONE



"Wake up little pinecone
The rain has fallen and the air is fresh
And someday you will be a tree
The tallest tree in the land.

 Wake up and see for yourself
The soil is rich and the land grows under your feet
But most of all, my little pinecone
Expect great things from yourself

 Wake up and see for yourself
See how the universe plays in the branches
While mountain glaciers melt in sun

 Shake the snow from your beautiful head
Wake up from your peaceful nap and see
How this is your destiny."

 ~This wonderful poem is by Richard Fuerst~
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58 comments:

  1. LindaFebruary 9, 2017 at 2:39 PM

    The poem is lovely, Denise, and your photo is gorgeous! I hope you are having a great week, thank you so much for sharing. :)

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    1. DeniseinVAFebruary 11, 2017 at 6:33 PM

      Thank you Linda, we are having a very nice week and I hope the same for you.

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  2. MadSnapperFebruary 9, 2017 at 2:47 PM

    beautiful photo. our pine cones are eaten by squirrels down to nubbins. or used to be, the hawk ate all the squirrels. wish he could eat raccons and possums

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  3. Titus John WhiteFebruary 9, 2017 at 3:07 PM

    Hi Denise, super image of the pine cone and a wonderful poem I have never had the pleasure to read before. All the best, John

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    1. DeniseinVAFebruary 11, 2017 at 6:22 PM

      Happy I introduced a new poem to you John. I enjoyed it too. Best to you also, Denise :)

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  4. AnonymousFebruary 9, 2017 at 3:15 PM

    The picture and the poem are very beautiful!
    Greetings Elke

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  5. Beside a babbling brook...February 9, 2017 at 3:42 PM

    Lovely poem....

    Evoking the coming of spring, among other things.

    But no spring here, today...

    It will come.... It will come...

    But for now, I'm still enjoying the cozy feeling, of being almost snow-bound. :-)

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    1. DeniseinVAFebruary 11, 2017 at 6:17 PM

      Thanks LC, no spring here either but we don't have the snow you have. Stay warm :)

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  6. eileeninmdFebruary 9, 2017 at 3:52 PM

    Hello, I love the poem and the pretty pine cone image. Have a happy day and weekend ahead.

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  7. Ginny HartzlerFebruary 9, 2017 at 3:55 PM

    Beautiful pine cone picture, and wonderful poem to match! Makes one think how we need to appreciate all that is around us, and seize each and every day.

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    1. DeniseinVAFebruary 11, 2017 at 6:11 PM

      I agree Ginny, more and more I try to do that.

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  8. William KendallFebruary 9, 2017 at 5:29 PM

    Excellent selection of poetry, and a pretty shot!

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  9. RoseFebruary 9, 2017 at 10:07 PM

    I liked this...

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  10. Lady FiFebruary 10, 2017 at 12:50 AM

    Lovely poem and shot.

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  11. Francisco Manuel Carrajola OliveiraFebruary 10, 2017 at 5:43 AM

    Fantástica esta fotografia.
    Um abraço e bom fim-de-semana.
    Andarilhar || Dedais de Francisco e Idalisa || Livros-Autografados

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    1. DeniseinVAFebruary 11, 2017 at 5:47 PM

      Thank you Francisco and I send you a hug and hope you will have a great weekend.

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  12. ValerieFebruary 10, 2017 at 5:50 AM

    Lovely - I haven't seen or read that one before. I woke up this morning to snow and hoping it doesn't last; I don't want it to kill off new shoots on bushes and trees.

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    1. DeniseinVAFebruary 11, 2017 at 5:44 PM

      Hi Valerie, thank you. I heard you are having one of the coldest days of winter over there, so I hope you are staying inside and all toasty :) Keeping fingers crossed for your garden.

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  13. Marie February 10, 2017 at 10:50 AM

    your photo is wonderful, it's so clear and crisp! the poem is wonderful as well. the area looks beautiful with the water and nature all around.
    happy Friday!
    Marie

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    1. DeniseinVAFebruary 11, 2017 at 5:42 PM

      Thank you Marie, it helped that we went in that long light on a sunny day. Timing is the key and beautiful surroundings :) Happy Saturday to you :)

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  14. Beatrice P. BoydFebruary 10, 2017 at 1:49 PM

    Sweet poem, Denise.

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  15. GosiaFebruary 10, 2017 at 2:22 PM

    looks fantastic

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  16. Lowcarb team memberFebruary 10, 2017 at 5:40 PM

    Lovely picture
    Lovely words in the poem

    Happy Weekend Wishes

    All the best Jan

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  17. LindaFebruary 10, 2017 at 9:39 PM

    Interesting poem. It could be a children's book!

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  18. Sue (this n that)February 11, 2017 at 6:24 AM

    Delightful poem Denise, and a love photograph. Enjoy your weekend :D)

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  19. AnonymousFebruary 11, 2017 at 9:43 AM

    Pine cones. I have a box full from a friend in CA. My parrots love them. When I was a kid, dad had us plant hundreds of Loblolly pine saplings to restore a barren patch behind the church. Did the same with my girls scout troop behind Our Lady of Angels in Woodbridge.

    May I recommend 'Longleaf' to you. Story of the huge pine forest that once dominated the Southeast coastal plains.

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    1. DeniseinVAFebruary 11, 2017 at 5:20 PM

      I did not know that parrots enjoyed pine cones. How lovely that your dad had you plant so many, and set the seed for you to plant them in Woodbridge with your girls. Thank you for the recommend, I shall check that one out.

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  20. photodougFebruary 11, 2017 at 12:10 PM

    Denise, Robert Frost is one of our favorite poets. Thanks for sharing.

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  21. Kristin AquariannFebruary 11, 2017 at 4:49 PM

    Pretty photo and poem! Have a Happy Valentine's Day, Denise. :D

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    1. DeniseinVAFebruary 11, 2017 at 5:12 PM

      Thank you Kristin, and a Happy Valentine's Day to you also.

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  22. likeschocolateFebruary 11, 2017 at 7:31 PM

    Lovely poem! thank you for sharing it! have a great weekend!

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    1. DeniseinVAFebruary 12, 2017 at 2:13 PM

      Than you Kelleyn, glad you enjoyed it. Have a great weekend also.

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  23. Devilish AngelFebruary 12, 2017 at 9:08 AM

    Photo and poem matches. Happy Sunday!

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  24. GigaFebruary 12, 2017 at 9:50 AM

    Szszki I love this tree. I have at home a few. Nice line. Regards.

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  25. AnonymousFebruary 12, 2017 at 5:36 PM

    Georgia has its fair share of pine cones. This is a beautiful photo and I love the poem. Have a lovely evening.

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  26. Sallie (FullTime-Life)February 12, 2017 at 6:31 PM

    Beautiful illustration to a poem (and poet) that I didn't know and am so glad that I do now. Thank you.

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    1. DeniseinVAFebruary 13, 2017 at 9:24 AM

      The poet was new to me too Sallie. I'm happy you enjoyed him.

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  27. Stephanie FarisFebruary 12, 2017 at 7:46 PM

    Beautiful poem! Pinecones are among the most beautiful things about winter. I have artificial flowers in my pots on my front porch--I did white roses and pinecones for winter. It looks great!

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    1. DeniseinVAFebruary 13, 2017 at 9:25 AM

      They must look lovely Stephanie. I used to have a basket full of pine cones on my hearth. I loved the smell of them.

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  28. BergsonFebruary 13, 2017 at 1:36 PM

    good shot and good poem

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  29. bailiFebruary 14, 2017 at 2:40 AM

    BEAUTIFUL ,glad you shared this lovely poem!!!
    seeing for yourself is venture that reveals true meaning of life to you !

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