Normally, loblolly pines grow straight and very tall before the branches stretch outward. So when I saw this loblolly in our camping area, I thought there was something very strange about the growth pattern. Then I walked around the trunk and saw the burn scars. This tree has been through a war and survived.
Good job Vicky...it looks a bit like how we appear after some of life's scars. We still are surviving :)! Hugs
ReplyDeleteGreat analogy, Debbie! Still surviving here — even thriving at times! Sending blessings to you
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