The Old Protector

(C)susansheldonnolen

One cold winter day I was in a graveyard in Holland. I walked past a toppled headstone, leaves scurried past me dancing in the wind, and turned to see this great old tree offering comfort and protection. I have a great fondness for trees. I cry when I see an old one cut down. I love walks in the woods where quite often the trees are the only companions on a trail. They stand watching us throughout the centuries, and I like to believe, they sigh with compassion when another silly human walks past them. They shake their leaves and wait again.

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It’s possible and fun to imagine this tree seeing Holland like this..Image via Wikipedia

About susan sheldon nolen

It’s rare to catch me without coffee, a form of camera, or my beloved wire fox terriers. I love the history, the art, and it’s a massive part of my life, as I either paint, write, or get interrupted by my dogs, reminding me of the real world. I hope you enjoy your time here. It’s such a privilege to have readers.
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6 Responses to The Old Protector

  1. crubin says:

    What a great image! Imagine how plain this world would be without trees. Thanks for letting me see them in a new light. 🙂

  2. Pseu says:

    Most peculiar.

  3. That is a great image, Susan. It looks as though the bark has ‘poured’ over the headstone. Amazing! 😀

    • Tom, it does look like it was poured over. I was so amazed that the weight of this trunk didn’t crack the headstone, it really feels and looks like it is tenderly protecting it! Nature is amazing!

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