WELCOME TO Colleen Chesebro’s TANKA TUESDAY!
It’s the fourth week of July! Are you ready for a theme prompt? Sue Vincent selected the theme this week with a quote prompt: I have written a double Etheree this week.
“Trees are sanctuaries. Whoever knows how to speak to them, whoever knows how to listen to them, can learn the truth.” Herman Hesse
The wisdom of Ents.
You
Told me
Your secrets
Reached out, touched me
Spoke inside my head
Showed me life eons past
All the changes you have seen
The sum of your knowledge is vast.
You’re not tied by religion or cast.
Un-dispoiled by rank or fortune you stand.
Your knowledge once tapped can not be unseen.
You picked me from the group, gently spoke.
I heard you and carry your words.
To this day I still hear you
Still see what you showed me.
The vision is true
Sheltered by you.
Life giving
You are
Ent.
******
willowdot21 
Jul 28, 2020 @ 07:56:41
Great take, sis 🥰
Jul 28, 2020 @ 09:51:09
Thank you and you too Sis. Sitting in hospital waiting for my Fluoroscopy masked up socially distanced 😷
Jul 28, 2020 @ 11:07:00
Oh, bless you, Sis. Good luck x
Jul 28, 2020 @ 11:37:20
Thank you Sis home now exhausting 😴
Jul 28, 2020 @ 13:33:28
🤗🤗🤗
Jul 28, 2020 @ 14:26:21
That was wonderful (and I love that piece of music)
Jul 28, 2020 @ 15:02:38
Oh! So do I, and honestly a tree did reach out to me once and show some of its wisdom… No drink had been involved. Honest 💜
Jul 28, 2020 @ 17:28:17
I believe you! No drink needed! 🧡
Jul 28, 2020 @ 17:24:13
Thank you a lot of people think I am mad! 💜🎶🎶🎶
Jul 28, 2020 @ 17:31:24
Hahaha!
Jul 28, 2020 @ 17:58:49
😜😜😜 I know you don’t read anything Covid19 but if you want to know what sort of day I’ve had have have look here
https://willowdot21.wordpress.com/2020/07/28/what-day-is-it-anyway-july-28th/
Jul 28, 2020 @ 18:03:17
LOL… OK… I’ll make an exception… 😉
Jul 28, 2020 @ 18:04:50
Why thank you mam 💜😄😄
Jul 28, 2020 @ 20:07:57
😉
Jul 28, 2020 @ 17:46:46
A gorgeous etheree, Beautifully constructed
Jul 28, 2020 @ 18:00:54
Thank you very much 💜💕
Jul 28, 2020 @ 21:39:37
My pleasure 🌼
Jul 28, 2020 @ 20:57:32
💜💜
Jul 29, 2020 @ 13:41:42
A wonderful response to Colleen’s prompt, Willow. You have captured all the wisdom, strength and grace of trees.
Jul 29, 2020 @ 13:54:38
I do love trees, the do so much for us 💜
Jul 29, 2020 @ 20:29:50
I forgot about the Ent! I did look them up and reacquainted myself with the lovely creatures of Tolkein. If anyone wants to read: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ent. Willow, I was blown away by the depth of your words. Well done, Sis. ❤
Jul 29, 2020 @ 19:53:10
Thank you Colleen, this really happened, a tree did communicate with me. I was on a wonderful learning weekend…one I will never forget 💜💜💜
Jul 29, 2020 @ 20:08:12
That’s fabulous. I talk to my trees as well. They are living entities. I feel the same way about my plants. I recently read an article that says trees communicate with each other through their root systems. Makes sense to me. ❤
Jul 29, 2020 @ 20:19:11
Yes I have read that too , that is so amazing isn’t and I am sure it is true 💜💜💜
Jul 29, 2020 @ 20:38:21
I can see them sending signals underground…
Jul 29, 2020 @ 21:12:46
Me too 💜
Jul 29, 2020 @ 19:54:15
The Ents are wonderful creatures who I love 💜
Jul 29, 2020 @ 20:04:35
I remember that! I love the dryads who must have been the inspiration for the ents. ❤
Jul 29, 2020 @ 20:16:30
Yes I think you are right I always wanted to be a dryad when I grew up 😂
Jul 29, 2020 @ 20:38:39
LOL! I love them too! ❤
Jul 30, 2020 @ 12:51:52
I would like to think that trees can communicate through their roots but also by their limbs and leaves… I think sometimes with the help of a breeze trees sing wonderful lullabies. I know it is an old wives tale but when a leafy tree turns over their leaves it is a sign that rain will follow…. well it may not be very scientific. But I think the leaves can sense something in the atmosphere. 🙂
(Continue healing and regaining your strength! Hugs.)
Jul 30, 2020 @ 13:00:12
Thank you Jules I agree with you on all counts. I love trees and I know they watch over us. I am getting there, hoping to have my operation very soon . Take care of your safe and be well 💜💜🌹
Jul 30, 2020 @ 15:22:40
I like this. Didn’t know about ENT. Thanks for the info😊.
Pat
Jul 30, 2020 @ 16:12:26
Hi Pat Ents are a beautiful concept, supposedly brought to us by J.R. Tolkien ….I believe they are true 💜
Jul 30, 2020 @ 21:29:11
… and why not.. 😊.. anything is possible. My daughter still takes a hard look at the tree on our block whose trunk opening was the entrance to the fairy kingdom.
Pat
Jul 31, 2020 @ 03:54:48
That’s absolutely right and so she should. It gives us something beautiful to believe in 🌹🌹
Jul 30, 2020 @ 15:22:40
I like this. Didn’t know about ENT. Thanks for the info😊.
Pat
Aug 01, 2020 @ 10:00:21
Lovely Willow and beautifully expressed. ♥
Aug 01, 2020 @ 10:20:01
Thank you Sally it is based on a true event in my life 💜
Aug 01, 2020 @ 10:35:11
That came through Willow..hugsx♥
Aug 01, 2020 @ 10:36:33
I am glad 💜