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Decades ago I planted a magnolia in our front yard. She was absolutely beautiful. However, she lost many branches through winter snow and ice storms. When her top broke off I pulled a nearby branch with some rope and tied it to make it look upright. I forgot to take the rope off and her trunk grew around it! You can still see the very ends of the rope sticking through her strong trunk. Through the years I pruned her, cut blooms to bring indoors whenever I wanted, and shared branches with folks for decorations. And you know what – she is still beautiful! Perseverance!

This is a frameless canvas – 15″ x 30″