“I want to grow old in an old house built in an old tree in an old forest by an old sea.”
– Tyler Knott Gregson
#ThursdayTreeLove – 9
I know this tree is not by an old sea or by any other sea. This tree is just behind my home in Azamgarh and in a school compound. It has been there for as long as I can remember. It has seen many girls getting education and catching up with life. It has supported those shy students who ate alone by providing its warmth and shade. Its trunk is engraved with names of friends who thought they will always stay in touch. It has witnessed retirements and transfers along with secrets and awards. It had stood there for a long time and has found home in the school compound.
Thursday Tree love is a photo feature on this blog. If you would like to play along, post a picture of a tree on your blog and link back to this post. Next week, I will link your posts on my blog and spread some love. Let’s come together to appreciate the beautiful nature around us.
Before you go, don’t forget to check the lovely trees that were shared last week on #ThursdayTreeLove – 8:
In the past, trees were closely associated with the schools. There was always a peepul or banyan tree in and around government schools. Things have changed now!
This is a tree full of memories and thoughts; of relationships and people and of standing tall to give shade and joy in every storm and weather! Loved it Parul – reminded me of the many trees under which I had my tiffin in school on days when I had no friend to be with!!
I am so glad that the tree survived the time and has been protected and not cut down. When I go home, I could hardly find the trees that had held so many of my childhood memories.
I am so glad that the tree survived the time and has been protected and not cut down. When I go home, I could hardly find the trees that had held so many of my childhood memories
The tree is truly an inspiration that it has survived all odds..It reminds me of the school days where we used to eat our tiffin under a big tree and had loads of memories associated with it
This reminds me of Pear & Peach trees in our yard back in Shillong. Every time I think of home, I think of those trees too, witness to my childhood and so much more.
I’ve ben away too long from here Parul. Good to be welcomed back by an old green tree :-). I loved that quote you shared. A treehouse is such a dream of mine. I looked up some tree-house resorts too but was discouraged when everyone shot down my idea saying they’re uncomfortable to spend nights in. And yet one day I am going to try it.
I’m in love with your Tree Love series 🙂
Feels great to be introduced to this tree that has witnessed generations of young girls grow and transform into young ladies that are shaping the world we live in.
happiness and food 
A tree loved by generations of students – what more could a tree (or any of us) want.
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True that! Thank you 🙂
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That is a tree with history, Parul. Loved the pic and the little note
I wait for #ThursdayTreeLove, Parul!
Here is my post for today
http://sirimiri.in/2017/05/18/thursdaytreelove-week-3/
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Thank you Mayuri! So happy you joined!
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In the past, trees were closely associated with the schools. There was always a peepul or banyan tree in and around government schools. Things have changed now!
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You are right! Every school had not one but many trees.
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Reminded me of the school days; wherein we sat under the mango tree, eating raw mangoes with salt and chilli 🙂
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How sweet. I never liked raw mango but I remember friends drooling on that 🙂
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Awww, what a beautiful life the tree has had, witnessing so much happiness in that school compound! Loved the words, Parul!
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Thank you Shilpa. Went from not writing to writing a few words. Glad you liked.
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And I want us to climb up a tree one day with beers (okay okay gin and tonic for you) and have a long chat.
Wouldn’t that be awesome?
Love the history behind this one though.
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Ha ha! We can sure try that one 🙂 it would be the best catch up ever 🙂
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Many memories attached to this tree, i suppose ☺here is mine http://www.fantasticfeathers.in/2017/05/thursdaytreelove-9.html?m=1
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Yes, many for those who studied there 🙂
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This is a tree full of memories and thoughts; of relationships and people and of standing tall to give shade and joy in every storm and weather! Loved it Parul – reminded me of the many trees under which I had my tiffin in school on days when I had no friend to be with!!
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I had some lovely friends who got delicious food. I remember passing on mine to eat theirs. And yes, like you under a tree 🙂
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So many memories attached to this tree! I wonder, if it could talk, what stories would it tell?
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That’s an interesting thought. I think so many. Dark and happy ones 🙂
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Nice idea for a blogfest, Parul. Imagine the stories that tree would tell if only it could! 🙂 It looks positively majestic.
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Thankd Debbie! Yes, if only.
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I am so glad that the tree survived the time and has been protected and not cut down. When I go home, I could hardly find the trees that had held so many of my childhood memories.
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That’s sad! I feel to sad to see trees being cut.
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I am so glad that the tree survived the time and has been protected and not cut down. When I go home, I could hardly find the trees that had held so many of my childhood memories
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That’s sad to know.
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The tree is truly an inspiration that it has survived all odds..It reminds me of the school days where we used to eat our tiffin under a big tree and had loads of memories associated with it
http://www.simpleindianmom.in/iron-rich-andhra-pesarattu-dosai/
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I loved how many of us had lunches under a tree. Sweet!
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A cute little story played in my head as I read your words. This tree, surely, has seen it all!
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True that! Thanks Aditi!
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This reminds me of Pear & Peach trees in our yard back in Shillong. Every time I think of home, I think of those trees too, witness to my childhood and so much more.
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So true! Trees sure witness more than we can imagine.
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I’ve ben away too long from here Parul. Good to be welcomed back by an old green tree :-). I loved that quote you shared. A treehouse is such a dream of mine. I looked up some tree-house resorts too but was discouraged when everyone shot down my idea saying they’re uncomfortable to spend nights in. And yet one day I am going to try it.
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I would love to live in a tree house too. I have seen a couple of shows on TV and those fancy tree houses are all I need 🙂 Thanks Tulika!
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I’m in love with your Tree Love series 🙂
Feels great to be introduced to this tree that has witnessed generations of young girls grow and transform into young ladies that are shaping the world we live in.
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Thank you! I know what you mean about the tree. Whenever I go home and see this one standing tall, it makes me happy 🙂
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Reminds me of a tree in college…lovely picture and such wonderful memories 🙂
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Thanks Sanch 🙂
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