Craggy Dreams
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lone tree grows sideways
roots clinging to rocky hills
a true survivor
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I love these pines and cedars that cling to life in the craziest places. Thanks to Jennifer Parker for sharing her lovely photo taken on Mt. Magazine. At 2753′, it’s the highest peak in Arkansas. Mt. Magazine is a flat-topped mountain capped by hard rock and craggy cliffs. Trees need to be hardy to survive on these rocky hillsides. I could learn a lot about determination from these trees.
May we keep growing no matter the circumstances.
writing to freedom 
A true survivor, how true. I am enchanted with the tree, it is beautiful
and fun the way it shows how to balance its weight.
A huge Bonsai.
miriam
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Exactly! Thanks Miriam. 🙂
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Love this thought. And by growing through tough circumstances, may we also transform our surroundings. Happy new year!
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Lovely spin to the idea Kay. Happy New Year!
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If the lone tree can make life work so can we…..We just have to trust ourselves and the universe to do it! VK
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Agreed VK. And some of us are working on trust this year. 🙂
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It’s a tough nut to crack but we will Brad!!!!!! Keep at it and so will we all….Have a happy….VK 🙂
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Together we rise. 🙂
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Beautiful thoughts
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Thanks Drew!
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So cool how resilient nature is, it’s
so inspiring! I love your last line… Yes, Brad, “May we keep growing no matter the circumstances.” 😊
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Thanks Julie. This tree inspires me too!
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Sometimes I feel like a craggy tree! But when I saw your title I laughed – my dreams are always craggy. 🙂
Yes, nature is amazing, Brad. Thanks for sharing and for your haiku.
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Ha ha Pam! I’m often a craggy dude day and night!
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🙂 Nah, I don’t believe it.
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Believe it!
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Wonderful words Brad.. No matter how sparse or how thin the soil, it shows when you have will power, You can grow anywhere to any Heights when you dig your roots in.. and Trust what holds you up
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Beautiful perspective Sue. Tha is for the tips and trust.
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🙂
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So beautiful! I love that overlook. When we drove through Arkansas this year, we saw how beautiful it was! It’s a gorgeous state. 🙂 I also love your haiku. Have a great weekend, friend!
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Thanks Cynthia. We have lots of craggy hills and rocks! Did you go hiking anywhere in AR?
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No…but we did stay overnight at a campground outside of Hot Springs. We *must* go back there!
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Hot Springs is a fun town for art, the National Park, and horse racing. 🙂
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encouraging vision
to hang on, Brad!
an inspiration for all 🙂
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Thank you David.
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beautiful photo, Brad
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Agreed Mitza. I’m grateful to Jennifer.
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This is beautiful Brad and yes I agree, here’s to us continually growing.
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Thanks Miriam. Let’s go grow… 🙂
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Absolutely 🙂
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Love it!!
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Thank you!
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Beautiful haiku, Brad. I love those twisted old trees.
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Thanks Diana. Me too!
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Fantastic photo. I too love the twisted, weathered bark of trees that have seen many skies. Wait, I think this is the start of a poem. Thanks for the inspiration.
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Thanks Ali. Yes, that sounds like the start of a nice poem!
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Hi Brad,
I was drawn to the title here! Being inspired in any situation is a blessing. Way to go! Best wishes for 2019, Ka
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Agreed Ka. Any inspiration is good. Craggy also fits my growing acceptance of the imperfection of life and myself. 🙂
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It’s kind of a cute word that connotes acceptance 🙂 we work with what we’ve got.
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