Oh mighty brothers that reach up high
Your branches swaying in breeze from sky
Tell me as I sit beneath your shade
What wisdom have you for me today..
Spring one with your leaves so fresh
Your colours of green replenish and re-fresh
Your blossoms shower us in petals so light
From winters sleep you grow in delight
Summer Oh how you please
As you rustle your full grown leaves
Your breath so pure so we may breathe
I pray this Earth you never leave
Autumn of golden rich fruits you carry
To sustain life in harvest berries
Fallen leaves and wood for the fire
Replenishing larders, of you I never tire
Winter with your ever-greens
White coats of snow on branches gleam
In your forests shelter you bring
Silent and tall as you sleep until Spring
Lets not forget our brothers the Tree
Hundred of years they stand still and ‘see’
Majestic and strong they give life to all
Save our trees don’t let them fall.
Above are the paintings I did,while taking time out. Trees are so important, and I love nothing better to sit beneath a tree and meditate feeling its energy.
Our Relationship to the Earth has changed as we have become more aware of how our actions can affect the balance of Nature, we are beginning to see ourselves as part of the Global Community and we are embracing a more heart-centred common goal of preservation. Trees are part of that community and we need to understand how important a part Tree’s play in our lives..
They not only bring us the very oxygen we breath, but they give homes to thousands of species of insects and birds providing not only food and shelter but the very habitat that those species need to survive, as well as food, fuel, and shelter for us Humans, When the trees start dying, then the insects have no home and also die, this has a knock on effect around the whole eco system.We must not forget we are part of that knock on effect.
Trees teach us the importance of renewal as they shed their leaves and seeds, their outer achievements and find strength and vitality through a period of rest in the winter months, They teach us stillness, about slowing down, and finding contentment within. They show us the importance of having strong roots to maintain stability.
We are destroying the lungs of the Earth as the many forests are cut down.. Here is a site which explains what you can do to conserve Trees.
Remember the ‘Standing Ones’ as they were once known, and let us remember they give us our very breath we breathe, we owe them a debt of gratitude. They need our respect. Enjoy your walks, Enjoy your Trees, and Enjoy Nature..
Blessings Sue Dreamwalker
Paintings are 38cms-20cms
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Apr 05, 2013 @ 20:42:51
Gut, alles -Danke.
Gruß, Wolfgang
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Sue Dreamwalker
Apr 05, 2013 @ 20:46:12
Danke, Wolfgang…. Enjoy your weekend
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cat
Apr 05, 2013 @ 20:56:49
I love your words of love and wisdom at this time, Sue.
You make me take a deep breath … of freedom … more than you’ll ever know.
I truly love you and your message.
Always,
cat.
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Sue Dreamwalker
Apr 05, 2013 @ 20:59:33
Arrgh Cat, always good to have you visit and only too please to help you take a deep breath and breathe in Freedom.. 🙂 Much love back xx
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cosmicmundogirl
Apr 05, 2013 @ 21:03:17
Very inspirational Sue, thanks for sharing your art with all of us 😉
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Sue Dreamwalker
Apr 05, 2013 @ 21:05:34
Many thanks for adding your thoughts cosmicmundogirl, Very Happy to have you here 🙂
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Visionkeeper
Apr 05, 2013 @ 21:10:16
Love your poem and the trees are fantastic DW!!!! Excellent job. They express the seasons so well. They really are just so great:) I am impressed with your talent my friend, both writing and painting. Glad you took time out so we got to see your handiwork! Thanks for sharing your goodies. Blessings to you. Have a wonderful weekend. Guess you’ll be getting your garden together soon. Have fun…VKxxoo
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Sue Dreamwalker
Apr 05, 2013 @ 21:14:42
Yes that is on the agender next week so I may fall quiet for a while… Many thanks for your compliments, I so enjoyed painting them, they are going to be hung in my home… I wrote the poem in the middle of the night between naps LOL..
Enjoy your weekend too… Hugs DW xx
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livingsimplyfree
Apr 06, 2013 @ 01:36:44
Sue, your trees were worth waiting to see, and the poem you wrote to accompany your art is beautiful. I have a hard time seeing how any one could take a tree for granted, when I look around at the destruction we as a society do to the planet it is amazing to me that the trees haven’t died off from all the air pollution alone.
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Sue Dreamwalker
Apr 06, 2013 @ 17:11:51
I’m pleased the wait was worth it 🙂 Many unfortunately are not in good health and many diseases are springing up in them killing them off.. The good thing is that many industries are now recycling paper and replanting programmes are in place, but it takes many years for new trees to mature to replace those which have been felled…. I hope you enjoy your weekend and dont overdo the indoor projects you have got planned.. Today was a sunny day,, at LAST! even thought still chilly.. We got some SUN!!! 🙂
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Crowing Crone Joss
Apr 06, 2013 @ 01:49:03
These are so beautiful. Trees, are so wondrous and there is something magical about being in their presence.
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Sue Dreamwalker
Apr 06, 2013 @ 17:07:07
Joss yes they are so wondrous, I find them magical, in that they stand there for 100’s of years as this world changes around them, and they are home to so many insects and birds…. Thank you for dropping in to add your most welcome thoughts x
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prenin
Apr 06, 2013 @ 09:57:03
Good poem hun! 🙂
We have some trees around here from evergreens to sycamore and silver birch.
A few of the older trees had to be cut down because they had become dangerous, but the new plantings have been vandalised by the local kids.
The truth is we NEED these trees, but they get no chance to grow…
Love and hugs!
Prenin.
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Sue Dreamwalker
Apr 06, 2013 @ 17:05:23
Yes its a shame how many disrespect the trees and plant-life, lack of education on how important Trees are and how without them we would not survive… Thank you for your thoughts Prenin .. Enjoy your weekend
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orbphotog
Apr 06, 2013 @ 16:45:45
Thank you for sharing these inspiring images.
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Sue Dreamwalker
Apr 06, 2013 @ 16:55:39
Thank you, Orbphotog, Im happy you enjoyed them 🙂 And thank you for taking time out to comment 🙂
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Christy Birmingham
Apr 06, 2013 @ 17:28:56
Poetry, painting, and kindness. You offer us your soul with each written word and each stroke of your artwork xoxoxo
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Sue Dreamwalker
Apr 08, 2013 @ 14:38:05
Christy, thank you so kindly my friend, I think I have gone a little ‘pink’ :-)… Many thanks
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penpusherpen
Apr 06, 2013 @ 17:52:26
I greatly enjoyed your poem Sue, and your paintings, …We humans are not taking our caretaker ship of this planet seriously… So much of nature is finely balanced, and as you so rightly point out, trees are the lungs which enable Mother Earth to breathe and grow from strength to strength, to lose so many through ignorance and greed is unforgiveable… I pray that we wake and heed the dire warnings being felt throughout the world, whenever a catastrophe occurs… through our own bad management and short sightedness. I hope future generations will grow to understand the debts we owe, and pay them back in kind, by being caretakers of renown for the right reasons, being care-ful and care- ing…. love and light my friend… With voices such as yours hope is always there.. xPenx
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Sue Dreamwalker
Apr 08, 2013 @ 14:41:13
I wish more could understand that Pen about being Caretakers, although maybe the word should be Care-givers… as we seem to have done our fare share of ‘Taking’ over the years from Mother Nature.. I do not envy our future generations and the state of the Globe we are leaving to them..
Thank you, I am one voice among many .. But awareness is now escalating as to the plight our world is in… There is always Hope! .. 🙂 Love to you ~Sue
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iamforchange
Apr 06, 2013 @ 19:13:58
Absolutely beautiful Sue! I needed your words today! Thank you! 🙂
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Sue Dreamwalker
Apr 08, 2013 @ 14:41:59
Arrrgh Joe, thank you, I hope you enjoyed and also had a good weekend 🙂
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europasicewolf
Apr 06, 2013 @ 20:29:53
Can’t believe we’re into April and the trees are still devoid of even hints of buds let alone any greenery! Excepting the evergreens of course. Makes you wonder what’s really going on…
Lovely artwork Sue 🙂 Wolfie hugs!
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Sue Dreamwalker
Apr 08, 2013 @ 14:46:51
No Time is flying by Wolfie, and yes the trees are wanting to slumber longer this year, who can blame them, I hope the Jet-Stream takes a move in the right direction soon… Oh I know what is going on for most part Wolfie.. and its not pretty… and if we all took our blinkers off at some point maybe we could open our eyes and really ‘See’ what is really going on.. But it maybe make our hair curl, or in your case Wolfie your fur! Lol.. an interesting couple of video’s you may like to view are the 1-3 on my Environmental Issues Page.. Thats one of the Main ones having an affect upon our weather system at the moment.. :-)… Hope you enjoyed your weekend!? Dreamy Hugs to you xox
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europasicewolf
Apr 08, 2013 @ 22:37:32
All this negative weather talk from us and then what happens? Beautiful warm and sunny spring like weather arrives! lol 😉 The vid’s sound very interesting, I will do my best to check them out…thanks 🙂
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Ruth Nina Welsh
Apr 06, 2013 @ 21:31:39
I too love trees Sue and your paintings and poem are beautiful. ‘Majestic and strong’ you are so right, they are life-givers. Lovely post 🙂 🙂
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Sue Dreamwalker
Apr 08, 2013 @ 14:49:01
Thank you Ruth, me too, I never tire at looking at them or seeing how they change in the Seasons… 🙂
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Jo Bryant
Apr 06, 2013 @ 22:20:37
some of our trees [centuries old] are dying because of the drought here…it saddens me
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Sue Dreamwalker
Apr 08, 2013 @ 14:52:56
Yes its so sad Jo and our world cuts so many down creating yet more problems for wildlife and their habitats … It saddens me greatly also x
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majra
Apr 07, 2013 @ 10:32:31
What a wonderful poem about the seasons Love it. My favourite place in the city is Hagley park as there are very big old trees which do give you energy. Positive energy I always feel in peace when walking along these trees.
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Sue Dreamwalker
Apr 08, 2013 @ 14:57:13
Marja, thank you, its good that you sense the energies which every tree gives off.. We have long forgotten our connection with our Trees and if we look at natures pharmaceutical cures, we will find she holds much medicine in trees and plants.. Not the chemicals we are pumped with today often then creates another problem for another chemical imbalance to take hold needing then another chemical to put it right… Which reminds me I should update my herbs page and put more on there for people to read some home remedies.. 🙂 Loving seeing you Marja, and I will be by this week.. 🙂
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natswans
Apr 07, 2013 @ 11:54:16
Lovely Poem Sue , your painting of those beautiful trees are really lovely. I wish we would all take our role here on this Planet seriously . I can see tightly closed buds around me I to wonder what is going on.
Hope you are having a Lovely weekend .
Hugs Sheila xx
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Sue Dreamwalker
Apr 08, 2013 @ 15:21:18
Yes, Nature is showing us the changes taking place.. and we need to be seeking our own answers and searching as to what IS going on.Maybe you could stop by here on my Environmental Issue Page and come to your own conclusions! Wishing you a better Spring Like Week Sheila.. Hugs Sue xox
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Cat Forsley
Apr 08, 2013 @ 00:45:49
Love Your Treeeeeeees 🙂 Happiness Plus plus plus 🙂
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Sue Dreamwalker
Apr 08, 2013 @ 15:26:51
Cat thank you, Love and Mega Hugs to you… xoxo Love Sue
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Cat Forsley
Apr 08, 2013 @ 15:48:29
and to You xxxxx
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Miro
Apr 08, 2013 @ 03:16:34
Beautiful, Sue. Always.
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Sue Dreamwalker
Apr 08, 2013 @ 15:27:45
Miro, Thank you! much appreciated 🙂
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Angelwings6
Apr 08, 2013 @ 11:27:47
It’s a shame that man has cut down some very beautiful forests, love the paintings Sue, and look after yourself
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Sue Dreamwalker
Apr 08, 2013 @ 15:28:59
Yes such a shame Lady Jude, Many thanks, yes I am taking better care.. YOU too keep well… love and hugs ~Sue xox
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LadyBlueRose's Thoughts Into Words
Apr 08, 2013 @ 18:14:00
oh I love your paintings..!
your words flowed on the winds of change
a lesson in shedding the olde to receive more
I did enjoy this DreamWaker, but then I I knew I would
Hope Spring is finally there for y’all….
it is here in Texas….temperatures just right for gardening
Take Care…You Matter…..
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ladybue
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Sue Dreamwalker
Apr 11, 2013 @ 14:04:55
We are promised warmer weather by this coming weekend Ladyblue, I hope so, but its not stopped the gardening being done 🙂 So happy that you enjoyed the Poem and my paintings… Have a wonderful weekend ~Sue xxx
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Oceanwaves
Apr 08, 2013 @ 19:31:20
Beautifully written Sue as always pure and simple 🙂
Hope you had a lovely Easter celebration hun.
Have a good week, hugz xxx
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Sue Dreamwalker
Apr 11, 2013 @ 14:05:42
Hi Tracey, Yes I did a wonderful family time.. Did you? lovely that you are back.. 🙂
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Michelle B.
Apr 09, 2013 @ 01:52:29
Beautiful poem and your art is so lovely Sue. Thank you for sharing this. I am sure the next time I walk outside, I will think about what you’ve said and honor the trees. I also love them and this year, have grown even more fond of them. I feel a deep respect for Mother Nature, and the “Standing Ones.”
Peace, and Love,
Michelle.
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Sue Dreamwalker
Apr 11, 2013 @ 14:00:04
Hi Michelle, so pleased you enjoyed the poem and my artwork.. Yes the ‘Standing Ones’ just stand and take the storms in life and yet they give so much of themselves back to Nature… Respect is all Mother Nature seeks… and she gives of her bounty.. So happy you feeling a little better to venture and comment Michelle…. Much love your way xxx ~Sue
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Gray Dawster
Apr 09, 2013 @ 12:40:10
Your tree art is brilliant Sue, I always like those
magical swirls that you add as the effect is quite
brilliant, and your poetry that is a bonus on this
posting just shows how versatile you really are 🙂
Have a very nice Tuesday Sue and be well 🙂 😉 xxx
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Sue Dreamwalker
Apr 11, 2013 @ 14:01:41
Thank you so much, is it Thursday All ready?… Take care and enjoy your forthcoming weekend 🙂
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becca givens
Apr 10, 2013 @ 06:21:37
Absolutely wonderful set of paintings — love those trees. Trees are so full of life, wisdom, healing energy and comfort. xoxo
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Sue Dreamwalker
Apr 11, 2013 @ 14:02:55
Thank you Becca, yes I think Trees we both love and respect… Always love your Sunday Trees 🙂 Many thanks for dropping in Becca… Take care Sue
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Red
Apr 10, 2013 @ 17:32:42
The poem is lovely, and the paintings are extraordinary. xxx
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Sue Dreamwalker
Apr 11, 2013 @ 15:11:13
Thank you Red, your encouragement is appreciated thank you xx
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reikiheidi
Apr 11, 2013 @ 17:48:22
Beautiful poem, pictures, AND post, so true… Trees are our connection, middle world, to a world we will never know underground, where everything connects, and up too. They are everything to this earth… and to us!
Blessings be
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Sue Dreamwalker
Apr 12, 2013 @ 16:15:03
I am so happy you ‘See’ and connect as I do to Trees 🙂 Many Blessings to you 🙂
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Mark Blasini
Apr 19, 2013 @ 01:57:09
Very beautiful and inspiring! Great work.
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Sue Dreamwalker
Apr 19, 2013 @ 15:23:21
Thank you Mark, Many thanks for taking the time to comment 🙂
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Alex Jones
Apr 19, 2013 @ 14:06:40
These are great paintings, you have great talent Sue. Trees have lots to teach us as you describe.
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Sue Dreamwalker
Apr 19, 2013 @ 14:42:16
My thanks Alex for the compliment, I need to get back into my painting, it takes me to a place of pure peace and tranquillity, A place I often retreat into when the real world gets too much!, as it is doing again right now!
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Alex Jones
Apr 19, 2013 @ 14:45:00
It is good to have a place to escape to from the pressure. I plan to spend more time in nature this year when the weather improves.
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Sue Dreamwalker
Apr 19, 2013 @ 14:49:36
Yes we cannot beat the call of Nature to uplift and lighten our spirits, and ‘When’ being the operative word, But the gift of patience is also being taught me thinks too 😉 🙂 as we await the Sun to warm up the Earth and our bones! 🙂
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Ka Malana@Fiestaestrellas.com
Jun 01, 2015 @ 14:33:03
Dear Sue,
In honor of the standing ones…
“We must not forget we are part of that knock on effect.” Thank you so much for checking in with me on my project. There’s a lot of work that I am doing that’s not visible in the image yet. It’s what goes into the project, sometimes that cannot be seen, or can, by some…
❤ Wishing you the sweetness and comfort that the day can bring…
xoxo Ka
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Sue Dreamwalker
Jun 01, 2015 @ 14:50:09
Great to know all goes well xxx And smiling, yes often lots cannot be seen to the naked eye 🙂 ❤ Hugs Sue
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