Friend | ship |
This gnarled tree sits atop a wind blown cliff
We humans are pretty much the same.
Yet, through it all, we still manage to shine.
With a little help from our friends, yes,
Thank you, my friend, for helping me rise above.
in Carmel, California.
It has survived
some pretty harsh conditions
yet it has flourished and stands in majestic beauty.
We get battered about, subjected to one
stress or another. We have our tears and angers.
A smile here, a laugh there. Hugs and words
of kindness, comfort and support.
we rise above and become beautiful.
photo, thoughts and page design by Paul Johnson
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