I Like Weeping Willow Trees

Weeping Willows Along The Riverbank.

By: 2011A

Written on December 10th, 2012

My mom has numerous weeping willow trees along the riverbank of her farm. They are higher than three stories and several hundred years old like all of the trees around the farmhouse. I have always loved them...
The way their branches cascade to the ground and into the water.
The way they grow, sturdy and enduring....Though the waters have eroded them to their tangled roots and some are leaning and dipping into the murky waters now....Some day they will no longer stand as the silent sentinels they are....Watching the world go on around them...Harbouring birds...Scampered upon by squirrels....Clambered upon by children...Alas no children climb them now...There are none....Perhaps...*smiles* Some day there shall be....
People say do not plant willows. Their roots invade water drains and basements....But their majesty is not disputable. They remind me of waterfalls....I love weeping willows. Why do they cry? I do not know...But I think they laugh in cascades too. *beams* Thank you. If you know why they cry, please tell me..*dances away, spinning, and whirling....*

By: 2011A

Age: 51-55 , Female

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24 responses

KassieKat

There is something magical about these trees. I've always had a soft spot for them. :)

Dec 15, 2012
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- 2011A
  Yes. My favourite are the Christmas trees. Of various varieties. I posted a story on them...And Maple trees. A leaf of these are on our plain Canadian flag. :)
  
  Dec 15, 2012
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cancer04

They weep for the earth. Thanks for the story and bringing up the memories.

Dec 11, 2012
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- 2011A
  Why? Because of how mankind is killing it? You are most welcome.
  
  Dec 11, 2012
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maltesemermaid

my favorite trees . . . for so many reasons . . . and I am mesmorized every time I see one . . . thanx for this "Ode to" dedication . . . such lovely memories my sister . . . thank you . . . 8D

Dec 11, 2012
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- 2011A
  Thank you, sister of mine. Love you too. xoxo
  
  Dec 11, 2012
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calvinunmaker

they weep for those who can not
as a child one of my favorite places to go hide and read a book was under one they remind me of safety and security

Dec 11, 2012
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- 2011A
  Ah, dear R. .....They are refuges for us...Miss you. Hope you are well. kissessssssssssssssss......xox
  
  Dec 11, 2012
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JP74

im so glad you posted this..i am a lover of trees too..maybe the weeping is the melodic songs they whisper when the wind blows through their leaves n branches..your post brought back memories of my euphoric bliss taking in the breeze n hearing their hauntingly melonchollic sounds..i dont meet very many folks that stop to appreciate these types of beauty in nature..very awesome

Dec 10, 2012
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- 2011A
  Nature's love surrounds us. It is within us to love it back. Thank you. kissessssssssssssssssss.........
  
  Dec 11, 2012
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jenvice

I love weeping willows My cousins grandpa had a couple there are still a few around my area. I ahve a picture of one I am now inspired to post.

Dec 10, 2012
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- 2011A
  They are not common anymore. These majestic beauties are like dinosaurs, a dying breed. Please do post, jen. xoxo
  
  Dec 10, 2012
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Doolittle547

maybe they weep because of your beautiful story you wrote about them

Dec 10, 2012
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- 2011A
  Thank you. But my words do not do them justice....I am a lover of trees. Especially winter ones like Christmas ones and Maple trees.
  
  Dec 10, 2012
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- Doolittle547
  I have a yard full of them
  
  Dec 10, 2012
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Serenitree

I know not why they weep...perhaps for the children who no longer come to play?

Dec 10, 2012
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- 2011A
  But they wept before the children....That is true too, though...I used to sit in them for hours. Dream of a better life. Seems my dreams came true now...kisssessssssssssssssssssssss......Love you. xoxoox
  
  Dec 10, 2012
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- Serenitree
  There are always reasons to weep. Perhaps they miss the first birds who settled and then never came back the following season. Or maybe they just have an awful lot of sap due to all the drinking they do, and it drips. Maybe they aren't weeping at all, but seeping.
  
  Dec 10, 2012
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- 2011A
  Perhaps you are correct. Seeping willows...Could be..Thanks.
  
  Dec 10, 2012
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- Serenitree
  *giggling uncontrollably* Not nearly so poetic though is it?
  
  Dec 10, 2012
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- 2011A
  *giggling* No. But the imagery is cool! xoxox
  
  Dec 10, 2012
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- Serenitree
  Poetry is so much more poetic than science, don't you think?
  
  Dec 10, 2012
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- 2011A
  Well, of course....
  
  Dec 10, 2012
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- Serenitree
  :)
  
  Dec 10, 2012
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