A Redwood Connection

On By Lauren Scott, AuthorIn Poetry

One evening before dinner, we drove to a nearby redwood grove that has been renovated. We found new grated nature trails, an obstacle course, and a small rock climbing stump for children. Only a few people were there, and among the tall giants, we felt a cool respite. A slight breeze accompanied us as we walked for almost two miles on a winding trail, and hopped along the obstacle course keeping our balance and freeing our inner child.
It was really fun, breathtakingly beautiful, and calming...

In Good Company

When we stroll among redwood trees,
our steps slow down, we are in good company.
There is no reason to rush and we won’t hesitate
to hug them with open arms, because, why not?
They deserve reverence for their generosity.
In their company, fine fibers of peace
flow through our hearts and souls,
centering us. Any worries burdening our minds
fall to the earth to be walked upon and buried.
We listen as their leaves whisper in the breeze,
Be filled with joy and do not fret,
for there is no time for that nonsense.

From Ever So Gently: A Collection of Poems

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Can you feel the magic? I hope you can,
and I wish you an enchanting weekend!
Thanks for visiting! 🤎🧡❤️

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101 thoughts on “A Redwood Connection”

    1. Thanks, Brian, and big oaks are impressive too. But you need to see the redwoods! You would be in awe just like we are each time we see them. We have 2 parks nearby with redwoods, so we’re lucky. But we don’t plan to make this our last residential stop in our lives, so we’d like to take them with us when we do move. LOL

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      1. Hi Lauren, we have no redwoods in Oregon. Douglas-fir is common and is state tree. The other trees are oak, maple, and pine. Eugene, Bend, and Ashland are on the top list of retirement in Oregon. Website talks about the rising cost because more people move there. We pay close to $10,000 property tax.

      2. Thanks for the tips, Miriam. We love Bend, but we also have Kaiser and need to find locations nearby. We have it really good where we’re at, but we’d like to try somewhere else too. It’s not an easy task. Any place we’d want to move is expensive like where we’re at, and sadly, we pay much more than you do in prop. taxes. It’s ridiculous.

      3. I know, Lauren! When we lived in Orange County, we only paid around $5,000 after living in our house for 30 years because it was under Prop 13 according to the time we bought the house. After we sold it, the prop tax for the new owner went up more than double.
        I did a quick search. Ashland has Kaiser. Bend and Eugene don’t have Kaiser but you can check their network to see what partner facilities they use.

  16. Magnificent redwood trees. I remember reading your poem about these trees. Their sheer size evokes awe of them. I felt it when my sister sent me a picture of it for the first time. Lovely poem, Lauren.

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  26. Lovely photos, I like the last one so much… the way the light falls onto their bark! And your verse describes it all so beautifully… “In their company, fine fibers of peace flow through our hearts and souls, centering us.” 💝 Nice weekend days, Lauren!

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    1. Thanks so much for your beautiful comment, Nicole. I appreciate it very much, and wish you a lovely weekend. By the way, I just finished your beautiful book! I’m working on 8 reviews. 🙂 So, I’ll share sometime this month. 💝

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      1. Thank you kindly, Lauren, and please, take your time, no need to rush 🙂 Over these past three weeks now I’ve come to see what it means to be so actively and beautifully involved in such a bubbly community, truly enjoying it all, learning and finding out things, while also realizing the necessity of a clear schedule, otherwise it can all become a bit full, especially besides work, daily tasks and errands. There are 7 books queued up in my Kindle Library at the moment, but… I must say, 8 is quite a number. Wishing you a fruitful time, but also relaxing and enjoyable… as you perfectly described in this lovely redwood post above 😊

      2. You’re so welcome, Nicole, and you’re right, it can become too much if we let it. So, we have to manage our time to avoid any head-spinning days. 🤪 I’ve read the books, now come the reviews. But I really need to write a review once I’m done with a book. I just haven’t gotten into that routine, which means they pile up, literally, until one by one, I am done. 🙂 Have a lovely weekend. 💕

  27. This is such a beautiful post Lauren
    I love your reflections my friend.
    And your photographs.. wow!
    How could anyone not be in awe of such majestic trees.
    Thank you for sharing.
    Have a wonderful weekend .
    Much love and warm hugs across the pond to you
    xoxox
    🤎❤️🤎❤️🤎

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    1. Thanks, Maggie, and you’re back! 🙂 I’m so glad you enjoyed this post. I know, right? These giants are too magical to not love and respect. Wishing you the same, my friend. Sending armfuls of love and huge hugs across the blue to you! 💙🩵💙🩵💙 xoxoxoxo

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      1. Hi Lauren.
        I am indeed my friend🤗
        Wearing my CRAZYPANTS ☺️
        Absolutely my friend 🌳 they are stunning.
        Such a beautifule share to encounter after stepping down from my saddle 🤭
        Always my pleasure to read your posts Lauren ❤️.
        Did that stork arrive this morning ?☺️
        Bundles of love to you and warm hugs also 💙🫂💙🫂💙🫂 xoxoxoxo

      2. I forgot to tell you that I got mine too and I’m wearing them! Pretty comfy if I might add! 😂😂😂 Thanks again for your lovely words and support. You know they mean a lot! Happy almost Sunday to you! Enjoy, and love and hugs heading your way again! xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo 💝😍

  28. I love your title, Lauren, and your lovely poem is a beautiful tribute to the redwoods. They are truly majestic and magical, and thank you for sharing your lovely photos. Hugs, and have a wonderful rest of the weekend. 💐

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    1. Thanks so much, Eugi! I’m glad you enjoyed this post and felt their magic. We never get tired of these amazing giants. I think the photos turned out great considering I used my cell phone. 🙂 Hugs to you and wishing you the same! 💝

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  29. Wow! Those redwoods just keep giving. How like Mother Earth, when we let her thrive.

    Spectacular shots, Lauren.

    Thank you for sharing your Redwood Connection Day with us!

    xoxo 🌟🌹💕

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    1. They just keep giving, so true, Resa! I’m glad you enjoyed this ode to redwoods.

      Thanks for popping in and for your lovely words!

      I always appreciate them!

      Hope you’re having a good day, and I emailed you again.

      ❤️🌷 xoxoxoxo

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