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The Magnolia Tree

Forum|Forum|7 years ago
October 9, 2018
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Hi you can call me Hubert G.

I remember when I was in high school about 50 years ago. My horticulture teacher visited my house to help arrange my mother Violar plants and flowers in her yard. This was to help me with my grades in school. She agreed. Everything was going fine until the teacher wanted to move certain flowers. Mom said, "You'r not going to move this flower." When everything was over I got an excellent grade in his class. Mom said, "The yard do look better." She always try to be encouraging to her 12 children, 7 boys and 5 girls. Dad did too in his on way. He was a hard worker. He showed us how to work. We were a Sharecropper family during the 1930's to 1960's. We moved off the farm into our own house, that we had built by picking cotton to pay for it. (The house is still there today in Lynchburg, SC with the magnolia tree in the front yard)

We move off the farm in our own house. What a happy day! Dad was able to rest from his hard work for 10 years then he died. Mom later came down with Alzheimer's disease. I wanted to write down some things mother told me about the pass but now it was to late. She could not carry on those clear conversations any more.

One day while it was my turn to set with her, I decided to write that book. What would be the title of it? I said a prayer, stood up from my chair, walked to my mother's front door and saw the magnolia tree in her yard. I knew I needed more to the title. So a few days late while driving to work I said in my mind, "Magnolia, Magnolia, Where Are You?" That provide to be my first book title.

So now there is a second book and 3 screenplay and more.

I send a challenge out to all. What is your magnolia story? If you live in the eastern part of the United States you will see these tree often. A fellow writer and friend of mine just returned from Switzerland. He saw the trees there too.

Try this, have the passager in your car spot a magnolia tree then have them count to 15, as you drive you should spot another magnolia tree. Let me know if it works and what state you are in. I am in South Carolina.

Love your magnolia (Mom)!

Thanks

Hubert G.

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LydiaN586309

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The Magnolia Tree

It stands tall in splendor with its glossy green leaves
reaching out to the sun.
Just its mere presence makes you feel so small.
Magnificent in stature long after its birth,
It's trunk remains rooted well to the earth.
Strictly a Southern treasure which is well-recognized,
A heritage shows with every sunrise.
Many frontier tales can sound its power,
while ancestors can remember waiting
for its abundant bloom.
White blossomed flowers delicate for a bride,
yet large enough for plentiful bouquets of
resplendent wealth to the eyes of the beholder.
Yes, for all to see is the beauty of a tree.
Much to my amazement is gazing upon this gift of nature,
One sees the deep lines of life weaving its story.
The Magnolia Tree is one of glory.

A Poem by Karen Egleston

LydiaN586309

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Just a positive thought for today!

Magnolia2021Author

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Hey, I am still here! Have you seen any more magnolia? Hubert

LydiaN586309

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Evening Hubert!

I'm still here too. But the only trees I've seen lately, look like these.....

I guess though, soon enough we'll be able to find magnolias in all their glory and in full bloom like these....

Take care til then,

Lydia

LydiaN586309

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I saw my first magnolia tree today and it was in full bloom and absolutely beautiful.

Image result for pic of a magnolia tree in bloom

Spring has sprung indeed!

Lydia

Magnolia2021Author

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Wow, I am looking at the show The Voice on my tv and the lady is singing a song with the words "abosolutely beautiful". That is strange!

I haven't seen my first magnolia blooms yet this year.

Hubert

LydiaN586309

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Hubert!

I saw my second and third magnolia today. The only problem was, the petals/leaves of the flower were already falling to the ground. I guess it is because of all of the weather and temperature changes we are having here. One day it's freezing cold and the next day it may be in the high 60s or low 70s and then back down to low low temps at night. But even with so many blooms lost, the trees still looked magnificent!

TracyofCotuit

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I loved your story, and your mom would be so happy that you shared your experiences with her magnolia tree!

I live in California and see magnolia trees all over the place. Right now I'm thinking of one I saw the other day on one of my walks and I remember saying out loud: God, look at your beautiful tree!

I was happy to read that your father lived for 10 years and was able to enjoy living in his own home. I can see the surroundings where you lived by your descriptions.

You brightened my day reading your story!

Sir Granny Tracy

Magnolia2021Author

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Hi Tracy, Have you seen any magnolia trees lately? If so how about sending me picture? By the way do you work with the film Industry there in Calaforia? Hubert PS. By the we are fixing up Dad and Mom house. It is still live able. See the pic, in the upper left corner is mom's magnolia tree. We may need to set up a 'Go fund me page'. LoL

Magnolia2021Author

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Hi All,

I just uploaded a video of my mom's magnolia tree. I know this tree is just another tree as part of God's great creations. But my life had some connections around this tree. So much so that books and screenplays were written

. Let me know if you like the video.

Hubert

Magnolia2021Author

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From mother magnolia tree

For "all flesh is like grass, and all its glory is like a blosom of the field; the grass withers, and the flower falls off." 1 Peter 1:24 Lets care for one another while we are here.

P.S. A flower from my mother magnolia tree.

LydiaN586309

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Good morning, Hubert!

Just thought about you today and thought I'd say "Hello!"

Lydia

Magnolia2021Author

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Hi Ms. Lydia,

I am still here. The magnolias are still blooming.

Thank you for checking.

Hubert

Magnolia2021Author

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Hi Lydia, Thank you again for the tree pic's. It is amazing how God has made these trees. Think about the way they are made. They are very heavy but very balanced. Every wind storm don't just blow them over all the time. Now, looking back at all these posts on trees and flowers, is there ANYONE else out there that cares? But still the trees live and we breath fresh air. Thankful! Life goes on, so we go on living.

Hubert

mi4090

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Hello @Magnolia2021

Absolutely heart warming story, and sure it's a great book. There's a huge Magnolia tree in the yard across the street from my home (TN). One day my husband brought me flowers from this tree. They were beautiful, my husband passed away 10 years ago and miss him even more when tree is in bloom.

Look at a Magnolia everday for 30 years now

Have a Blessed Day

Marylin

Magnolia2021Author

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Hi Mrs. Marylin,

Thank you for all the kind words. Those are some wonderful memoirs of your husband. I have given my wife flowers from my mother's magnolia tree also. They make the house smell so good. This is the kind of stories this page was created for.

Thank you,

Hubert

K

KayshoneP6222

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This is my Magnolia sign(SC)My Magnolia sign

Magnolia2021Author

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See below, "This is how you do it."

Magnolia2021Author

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Sometimes we can speak or write many, many words but none of these compare to God's words. Note what is said at Psalms 1:1-3: "Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the wicked, Nor standeth in the way of sinners, Nor sitteth in the seat of scoffers...."

aruzinsky

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In the Chicago areas, Magnolia trees have sick looking chlorotic leaves and the flowers are practically odorless.

Presumably, it is because of alkaline soil but other plants are normally green. I had one in my back yard that got sicker and sicker so I cut it down.

Magnolia2021Author

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Hi @aruzinsky

Oh, but they still looks nice and green. We will still send you our pictures from SC and other places. Right fans? @Anonymous @LydiaN586309 @KayshoneP6222

Constantitan

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Sugar magnolia, blossoms blooming
Head's all empty, and I don't care
Saw my baby down by the river
Knew she'd have to come up soon for air

Sweet blossom come on under the willow
We can have high times if you'll abide
We can discover the wonders of nature
Rolling in the rushes down by the riverside

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