i am a priest
in the temple
of the forest.
i go there now
seeking solitude
in the frosty morn.
the path of leaves
soon gives way
to a carpet
of golden needles;
i have reached
the inner sanctum.
here, great pillars
reach into the sky
opening a portal
between heaven
and earth
–photo by me
michaeljordahl 
Does look like a peaceful place to escape, to listen, to commune with nature. 🍂
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Some of those white pines are up to 300 years old!
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That is incredible and beautiful. 🌳
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A glorious place. My kind of temple.
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It sure feels like a temple there, especially now with all the frosted branches overhead!!
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Beautiful!
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Thank you!!
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your words are like fallen leaves of the forest floor, thank you for the escape. 🙂
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You’re very welcome, Nguyen!!
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Perfect.
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That’s quite a compliment!! Thank you!
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