Do trees take a rest after all that hard work of spring: putting out buds, pushing them into leaves, then more leaves, pushing out through that winter-hard bark, and finally producing a full canopy? Do they breath a big sigh and settle into receiving full-on energy from the sun, pumping through the veins of every leaf as photosynthesis takes place?I've just reviewed all the hard work I did this spring. I'd like to think of myself as a leafy tree right now, and rest in the satisfaction of a full canopy.
Why are there trees I never walk under but large and melodious thoughts descend upon me? - Walt Whitman
I have often thought about all the energy that it must take for trees to cover themselves fully with their summer leaves, I like the thought that they just sit back now and receive all the goodness that is due to them.
ReplyDeleteI like your idea of resting, fully satisfied with all your spring efforts too.
Love the quote.
I have just been sitting in my little garden in the peace of this evening thinking how lovely it is looking now.. all because I did a little work during the spring. I am eating the lettuces and cherry tomatoes and the beans have flowers. It is the super abundance of nature that astonishes me. All those leaves..not just a few.. and one of the oaks already has tiny acorns showing.. billions! Crazy generosity!
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