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Family....My loves
I am the tree. I am tall and strong. I have
lived many many years. My branches are
many. My roots are deep.
Life beats within. Life is created. My children
are the new trees. I hold onto them, and
shelter them from storms when they are
small. I share my heart with them.
I see my heart inside them as they become
their own life, and I must let go. They are the
tall ones. The strong ones. The protectors.
Confident. My Breath...My Life
©janiceraindavis
04/06/2020
lived many many years. My branches are
many. My roots are deep.
Life beats within. Life is created. My children
are the new trees. I hold onto them, and
shelter them from storms when they are
small. I share my heart with them.
I see my heart inside them as they become
their own life, and I must let go. They are the
tall ones. The strong ones. The protectors.
Confident. My Breath...My Life
©janiceraindavis
04/06/2020
Published 13th Apr 2020
Author's Note
One of my many loves is trees. I love to sit under them and REALLY look at them. I look at all the lines of branches, and think about how I would draw them. I think about how I would paint the bark on my drawing to represent all the texture. I listen to the breeze blow through the leaves as I inhale and exhale slowly. I think about how many years it took for the tree to get that big. I think "what a beautiful old soul". And... I thank the tree for offering me shade, protection, strength, peace and life.
*My children have always been My Breath and My Life
*My children have always been My Breath and My Life
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13th Apr 2020 7:17pm
I am so absolutely astounded at how deeply and strongly every word you writes touches my soul. It's hard to truly express the spine tingling, heart touching feeling that your words give me.
13th Apr 2020 7:25pm
Awe... TrueLover, thank you. I really need positive vibes in my life right now, and you definitely bring them. 🖤💙💚💜
14th Apr 2020 00:30am
This depiction of motherhood as being a tree reminds of a time when my mother had a tree named after her.
The tree that she used to stand under to enjoy its shade was aptly named Aunt's Tree by my cousins
As for that thorn tree which looked like an Acacia tree it may be gone but its owner remains as a blessing with us still.
May this national treasure that is the Baobab give strength within us all to stand firm in all seasons and types of weather.
The tree that she used to stand under to enjoy its shade was aptly named Aunt's Tree by my cousins
As for that thorn tree which looked like an Acacia tree it may be gone but its owner remains as a blessing with us still.
May this national treasure that is the Baobab give strength within us all to stand firm in all seasons and types of weather.
14th Apr 2020 6:55am
Laluma, thank you for sharing a memory with me. Your mother must have enjoyed the shade of that tree many times for your cousins to name it for her.
Standing firmly planted, deeply rooted, head held high through all seasons of life and storms....Yes, absolutely.
Blessings to you
Standing firmly planted, deeply rooted, head held high through all seasons of life and storms....Yes, absolutely.
Blessings to you
21st Apr 2020 5:01am
22nd Jul 2021 1:36am
Enjoyed this! Love being under the tree canopy during strong winds and sensing the tree's flexibility and strength.
