Wednesday, January 8, 2014

The Maple Tree

This sign appeared in a local park a while ago and with all the damage that has been done to the trees in Toronto from the ice storm it seems suitable to pay a tribute to the Maples. It was the maple trees in the park that took the worst beating.
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27 comments:

  1. Luis GomezJanuary 8, 2014 at 9:02 AM

    Wonderful sign!

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  2. KarenJanuary 8, 2014 at 10:19 AM

    I was a tree climber when I was a kid!

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  3. LowellJanuary 8, 2014 at 10:24 AM

    A nice meaningful poem on that sign. So sorry the maples were damaged - they are such gorgeous trees.

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  4. TexWisGirlJanuary 8, 2014 at 10:47 AM

    and no author. hmmm...

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  5. John @ Beans and I on the LooseJanuary 8, 2014 at 11:10 AM

    I like it. Could apply to most any tree.

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  6. AnonymousJanuary 8, 2014 at 11:10 AM

    Very apt!

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  7. ArtandArchitecture-SF.comJanuary 8, 2014 at 11:14 AM

    Delightful

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  8. VioletSkyJanuary 8, 2014 at 11:14 AM

    What a neat sign!
    And, it is heartbreaking to see all the damaged trees.

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  9. HalcyonJanuary 8, 2014 at 1:29 PM

    Ode to a Maple... that's a neat sign to find!

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  10. MarleenJanuary 8, 2014 at 1:32 PM

    That's a great sign.

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  11. cieldequimperJanuary 8, 2014 at 3:11 PM

    Sad for the trees but lovely sign!

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  12. Billy Blue EyesJanuary 8, 2014 at 3:36 PM

    Nice tribute to the trees

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  13. Susan DemeterJanuary 8, 2014 at 3:44 PM

    Lovely sign and sentiment :)

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  14. Photo CacheJanuary 8, 2014 at 4:05 PM

    nice rhyme.

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  15. Gemma WisemanJanuary 8, 2014 at 4:06 PM

    Lovely to see a poetic sign, one that touches on more than buying your mind. Such a lovely tribute to the grand maple trees.

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  16. AnonymousJanuary 8, 2014 at 4:26 PM

    Sad to hear your maples suffered in the storm. They are one of my favorites.

    ~Lindy

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  17. RandyJanuary 8, 2014 at 10:12 PM

    Nice sign.

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  18. SharonJanuary 8, 2014 at 10:25 PM

    As I was reading the sign I found myself hoping that the branch was still there.

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  19. Gerald (SK14)January 9, 2014 at 3:29 AM

    wonderful sign - much better than the expected "no climbing" notice

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  20. The GreenockianJanuary 9, 2014 at 3:36 AM

    Aw - that's lovely!
    Liz

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  21. AndyJanuary 9, 2014 at 3:56 AM

    When I was kid I also had my own tree just like this.

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  22. EG CameraGirlJanuary 9, 2014 at 4:47 AM

    Toronto will look so different with misshapen maple trees!

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  23. WayneJanuary 9, 2014 at 10:12 AM

    How cool, as a child, I had a big maple tree in my front yard that I would frequently climb and 'hang out'.

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  24. Sallie (FullTime-Life)January 9, 2014 at 12:57 PM

    What a sweet and wonderful change from all the "NO" signs that we see in parks. I love the poem and it makes me want to climb a tree again.

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  25. LesleyJanuary 9, 2014 at 4:52 PM

    The old Maple tree has even more poignant memories now.

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  26. Laura. MJanuary 11, 2014 at 5:39 AM

    Nice tribute!!!

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  27. William KendallJanuary 13, 2014 at 8:49 PM

    We'll see what spring does. I was surprised to see birch trees, which are so fragile in these instances, bouncing back quickly.

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