What makes you believe that the tree would want to be male or female. I thought only the French would be nervy enough to say (according to their ears) le or la for inanimate objects.
The tree, either full or barren, is standing neutral in that story.
But some trees are female Claude, some are male, and some manage to be both. I hesitate to look for metaphor or analogy, and will just be content to say this particular tree's preference is unknown (to me). It underwent rather radical surgery a year ago, as you can still see, but not as part of a sex-change operation, I'm sure.
More like a brazen hussy with those bare limbs
ReplyDeleteYou presume to know that the tree is female Jams?
ReplyDeleteA naked wrinkly old man, perhaps?
What makes you believe that the tree would want to be male or female. I thought only the French would be nervy enough to say (according to their ears) le or la for inanimate objects.
ReplyDeleteThe tree, either full or barren, is standing neutral in that story.
But some trees are female Claude, some are male, and some manage to be both. I hesitate to look for metaphor or analogy, and will just be content to say this particular tree's preference is unknown (to me). It underwent rather radical surgery a year ago, as you can still see, but not as part of a sex-change operation, I'm sure.
ReplyDeleteThis tree just is! No need for complications...
ReplyDeleteThe tree is a beauty :-)
I specialise in finding complications when there really are none. So my lady tells me anyway, and my daughter, and some workmates...
ReplyDeleteYay, back to your tree series. As you have no doubt determined, I love the series, and this tree too is a delight.
ReplyDeleteThanks EC. I do like eyeing up a fine tree :)
ReplyDeleteI don't think I've ever hugged one though. That would seem presumptious
I love it. It's beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThanks Syncy
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