This year, we’ve seen an unusual number of pinecones dropping. I cleaned them up once already. From what I’ve read, they are more likely to drop in the fall, but some do in spring. We did have a very mild winter with rain that came in large amounts, with dry periods in between. Perhaps the pines are confused, or it’s what they call the mast year, where they overproduce. Either way, there are a lot of pinecones, and I hope it doesn’t mean insects are to blame for it. But it always gets me to think about not only the health of our forest, but how being in it can bring us health too.
So, yes, I’ll be out there raking once again and clearing the area for my fairies’ town to return. I may want to wear a hat, though, so I don’t get hit by one. Wondering about nature and my surroundings not only inspires stories but also poetry. Something I haven’t done in a while is to share some poems or even write them as I wonder…
Memorizing woods
Winds carry ancient wisdom
Planting future seeds
Clear minds, silent woods
In our peaceful surrender
Miracles abound
NOTE: There will be no posts here for the next two weeks as I will be on vacation. Will be back May 13th for my book reviews.
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Embrace your inner child by reading a good book! D. L. Finn (Denise)
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Have a fabulous holiday!!
Thank you, Darlene! Looking forward to it 🙂
Wow! Hope they aren’t sugar pines or you might need a hard hat.
Lol. Thankfully, not the sugar pines!
Yeah, I’ve been hit in the head with a falling pine cone. Not so fun. Have a wonderful vacation, Denise!
Ouch! That would hurt, Priscilla! I have dodged squirrels, throwing them down. You must have had quite a painful bump.
Yes, Nature’s adjustments to the weather can be amazing. Have a good vacation, Denise.
I agree, Timothy! Nature is amazing. Thank you, looking forward to the vacation.
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Wonderful poems, Denise!
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Thank you, Yvette xo
Have a wonderful break!
Thank you, Jacqui 🙂 Looking forward to it
I love both of these haiku! Enjoy your time off!
Thank you, Liz 🙂 Ready for some downtime!
You’re welcome, Denise. I hear that!
Love your poems, Denise. Enjoy your vacation.
Thank you, John 🙂 I’m looking forward to it!
Lovely poetry Denise. I wonder why the pine tree outside my patio keeps holding its pinecones for such a long time and it is fullll of them! Have fun!
Thank you, Balroop 🙂 Maybe pines know the best time to release their seeds? It will be interesting to see when your pine decides to do it. Thank you! Xo
We had a lot of trees dropping cones and seeds too, Denise. Maybe a mast year since it seems widespread. Beautiful poetry that I could certainly relate to. Enjoy your vacation and enjoy some wonderful spring weather. Hugs.
It is crazy how many cones there are, Diana. I like to think the trees are a bit wiser than us. Thank you, I’m looking forward to it minus the traveling part.
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Beautiful poems. I love the forest. I hope you have a great vacation.
Thank you, Thomas:) It’s a great place to live. I am looking forward to the vacation.
Nature has her own little secrets about why she does things. Love the poems, Denise. And enjoy your vacation!! Hope you have a great time away!
She certainly does, Jan! Thank you, I’m looking forward to some down time. Xo
I’m glad you’re wearing a hat, Denise! Beautiful poems and enjoy your time off! xo
You probably already know this, but you can put pinecones in the bottom of plant pots for drainage.
Once again, your verse is amazing.
Enjoy your vacay:) xo
Not that we have as many pine trees as you, but I noticed more than a few on the ground when I sprayed weeds yesterday. Have a wonderful vacation, Denise!
Wear a hard hat! 🙂 And enjoy your vacay! <3 xx