Somewhere,
once,
this was a tree
standing tall
on land near the ocean,
spreading its luxuriant green leaves
to make much needed shade.
What event happened
to pull the roots from the stability of the ground
and send it off to travel in the ocean?
How did it make it to Tybee...
How long did it ride the ocean currents
to find its resting place on the beach by our condo?
From where did it originate?
This once proud tree is now lying on it's side,
no longer able to to stand upright,
but it is still so beautiful....
so useful.
It makes a fine place to sit
and watch the waves pound onto the shore.....
its trunk and branches
worn smooth
by the movement of the water that carried it along.
It may grace someones night
by providing a warm fire
or it may end up as a piece of art in someones home.
It may be snatched away again
by a high tide
and carried to another place.
It is aptly named...
driftwood.
Thank you God for beauty in all things.
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