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Maria Kummer's avatar

Lovely art and an unusual poem. I don't doubt trees can communicate--I've wondered if they speak through their own leafy language or silently. When our family has visited groves of ancient trees (such as redwoods), wisdom and a timeless quality can be felt.

Conversations of the Ents from JRR Tolkien are some of my favourite parts of the Lord of the Rings Trilogy--and I find it very interesting that their decision to act takes time and is made in community. Bless you, Bill!

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Bill Gardner's avatar

Maria, thank you, and I agree. I love Tolkein but I had never thought of how important forests and trees are for him. I will reread Tolkein and post about the trees.

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Marta Kadziolka-Kurzweg's avatar

What a lovely Group of Seven-style painting. Nature painting is the best. Like Andrew Milne's work: https://www.andrewdmilneart.com/new-products/clear-water-lake-i-ii

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