—–
She Opens her arms
wide enough
for even the lost sheep
of the world
to harbor in her safety…
And though the
road runs away
from this place…
The invitation
remains today…
and sails swiftly
and surely..
to the land
of forever..
——
David L. Whitman 06/01/2012 from the hot land of June
soooo beautiful poem David…Like it a lot…and photo is breathtaking (like poem) this tree and and light that comes through branches
thank you, Mateja…I saw open arms there:))
I hope you got a huge hug
Beautifully Penned !
Thank you Dolly:) Glad you liked it:))
kindness..nice one.. Wish you a very happy weekend:)
Thank you:))). And I wish you a great weekend too!
Happy ever after
I like those endings!!
I think we all hope for those:)
This is yet again stunning photography and words together. You do speak so very well here.
Thank you. I really do like this one. The tree reminded me like a mother in a since of unconditional love and forgiveness.
. Glad you liked it
lol…I see that too…hope your day is good.
Yours as weLl:)
Unconditional love, forgiveness, open arms, light shining through….forever….happy endings! Now you’re talking! Yay! Gorgeous tree, and how you included the road running away…my new favorite. Of course, I’m partial to big loving trees with open arms.
Sam of the green
Haha. Well this photo really said open arms and acceptance:)))))). I’m glad you liked it
And how do you know? LOL Eyes of the beholder. But glad for the “acceptance” part.
Yes:)))). Eyes of the beholder for sure:)
David, everything is splendid. Thank you!
Splendid is wonderful:)))).
This is so very beautiful-
Hi cindy:)))). I’m so glad you liked it:))))
I just commented on Robyn’s post Puerility that I think trees long to protect us. They are the scaffolds of our childhood. Reminds me of The Giving Tree. Well done! ~D
oooohhh…The giving Tree…always a bit more than sad when i read that
oooo…this is a very amazing photo!! I love the way you captured the light at top! Beautiful poem…open arms ~ you are on to something!!
hehehe…open arms I agree…Thank you Robyn…there were so many lovely trees on that street
Imaginative and enchanting.
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More beauty from my main Man David at “Thoughts From The Outdoors”.
thank you Jueseppi! hope you’re enjoying your friday:)
It is what it is David….FRIDAY!!!! Have a great weekend my Brotha.
No kidding man! Couldn’t have said it better!!!
Simple and evocative…I especially love the intriguing ending lines. Beautiful, as is the picture. Really like this!
I really did
Big smiles here
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Your verse is so fitting with the tree. It looks like a safe harbor. Thank you David for your ingenuity.
yes…that’s what I thought…it’s very comforting
awww, this is soo sweet just like you David
every birds and animals could safely nestle in this marvelous tree, and every poet who read your poem is warmed by your creation! 
yes it is…a complete image to describe the word “home ”
Home. That is the word. absolutely jymiely:))))
cozy it is
just so you know, it was raining outside, and I think the microwave season bade its goodbye!!!
It was flooding here too!!! But it still got to 34. Sigh
arg, bad news… :/
Well. At least we needed the rain:))))
to water the dried river on your poem, maybe
Yessssss!! That’s the place
You’re right! I do love this!
Its one of my favorites too:)))))))