a cliff by the sea
smiles in shades of gold and gray
as spring tides roll in
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cascades of blossoms
delicate and resilient
varnished with spring rain
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In the moments before dawn,
Light from a single star
Awakens the spirit
Hidden within
Slumbering winter trees
On a recent trip to the Oregon coast, I was impressed by the contorted shapes of shore pines along the shorelines. The scientific name of this tree is Pinus contorta var. contorta. It’s a very fitting name.
Some shore pines are barely attached to rocky cliffs. This common tree of the coast tolerates salt spray and a wide variety of soils.
High winds are common near the shorelines and they sculpt these lovely trees into interesting shapes.
Others grow in 40-50 foot tall forests, constantly buffeted by the wind.
These resilient trees have adapted to living in a challenging environment. They twist and turn in an effort to find the best ways to survive.
Thursday Tree Love
Whatsoever is Lovely Week 27
