Trees – Tea & Paper

Tree square :: Beautiful surprise

July 20, 2021Photography, Writing18 Comments

Do you know that feeling when you see an unexpected beauty on your way?

Yes, yesterday I had that feeling. This beautiful pear tree was on my way when I stopped by the grocery store. I’ve been many times to that store, but I’ve never seen this tree. Why? Because when I go, I always park closest possible to the entrance, and of course, no trees around.

Yesterday I was driving my hubby’s car, he is very careful with his car, and I didn’t want people scratching it with the shopping carts, so I looked for a distant spot for parking, and voila! This tree caught my attention.

Sometimes changing the routine can bring us beautiful surprises.

Sharing with Becca’s Tree Square.

Tree Squares :: Tree of life

July 17, 2021Photography, Poetry22 Comments

joy
willow
mystery
youth and passion
mixing laugh and tears
underneath the branches
the roots searching for water
orchestration of the branches
leaves caressing faces without shame
the bark is apt to put down fever, aches
following the motion, lightness is dancing
the music is powerful reaching up and down
dreams are alive under the willow tree, forgiveness
the tree of life
a soul mission
ready tho heal
open friendship
grounding, flying,
hearts and bodies

Becca’s squares this month is all about trees! I wrote a syllabic poetry form named Tree of Life here for WQWWC challenge from Marsha, she suggested I also post a Tree of life poem for Becca’s challenge. This poem has a tree outline. I wrote this one inspired by a willow tree in my neighbourhood.

Hope you enjoyed!

Bright pink

April 26, 2021Photography9 Comments

My city is dressed in blossoms! Lots of pink and white trees, a few yellow magnolias. It’s very pleasant to have a stroll around here.

Bright square

Noticing # 77

January 14, 2021January 15, 2021Noticing, Photography, Poetry6 Comments

Strong and grounded 
In spite of being 
Immersed into the freezing water

A view

October 30, 2020Photography13 Comments

The campus used to be full of students at this time of the year since is the middle of the term.

Today they would be wearing costumes and they would visit all the departments to get treats. The faculty would be dressed up too to give treats. I would wear my old witch hat, and a spider stick on my hand.

Halloween at the university is a tradition that we all look forward to. The students, most of them young adults, behave like kids. It’s lots of fun to watch them discussing their treats with their peers and commenting on which department has given the best ones. I love to see their costumes and the smile on their faces.

This year, with all the classes online, it’s difficult to spot a student on campus. I hope they find a way to enjoy themselves this Halloween.

October Squares – Kind

It is Autumn!

September 22, 2020Photography19 Comments

It’s the first day of autumn! A time of chocolatey mornings, and toasty marshmallow evenings, and, best of all, leaping into leaves!
Winnie the Pooh

Happy new season to you! Autumn or Spring the Earth is dressed in colours for the pleasure of our eyes and soul. Enjoy the new season!

Memories

July 28, 2020Photography, Poetry25 Comments

a blink of an eye
memories of happiness
the truth and the lies
surrounded by the branches
whispering between the lines

Tanka Tuesday: Theme prompt – “Trees are sanctuaries. Whoever knows how to speak to them, whoever knows how to listen to them, can learn the truth.” Herman Hesse

Square Perspectives

May Flowers

May 1, 2020Inspirational, Nature, Photography4 Comments

We planted this cherry tree in our backyard a few years back. She was 2 feet tall, a say a baby tree. Now she’s maybe 8 feet tall and she is blooming!

I say ‘she’ because to me all the trees are female. They are fertile, they give flowers and fruits, they are home for birds and other animals. They are always ready to give security and love. Oh! if you don’t know yet, I’m a tree hugger too!

Flowers always make people better, happier, and more helpful; they are sunshine, food, and medicine to the soul.
Luther Burbank

Wishing a wonderful May to you! Stay safe!

Noticing # 69

September 24, 2019Noticing, Photography15 Comments

I’ve just noticed that my last ‘noticing’ post was in May! Oh my goodness! How the time flies and I let go of things that give me pleasure so easily!

First of all: Happy new season to you!

In my part of the world, we are entering Autumn. It’s so pretty out there! I had a long walk in the woods this weekend, noticing how slowly the changes are happing, how the earth is getting ready for the winter.

I’m so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers.
L.M. Montgomery

noticing # 32

October 12, 2018Nature, Photography8 Comments

cold days here, 10C/50F, yes, for sure it’s autumn. so pretty out there, love the coziness that this season brings: sweaters, scarfs, boots…, everything to make me warm enough to be outdoors and take photos. the trees are gorgeous with the colorful leaves.

have a great weekend!