see how
her body
births the roots
whose woven
and splintered threads
will bring her sustenance
and hold her
to the ground
when the winds, the slanting rains,
and the weight of snow
threaten to close
the cycle of her existence
see
how she is so much
like you and i
this one's
for dan who loves the trees
and knows how filled with wisdom they really are
Thank you, steven, for the dedication! My gratitude for trees is boundless. And for your blog, too.
ReplyDeletethe giants of the earth.
ReplyDeleteGreat piece... I might have to read it in my women's circle next week!
ReplyDeletedan it's good to be in the company of people who know trees know people know trees. steven
ReplyDeleteellen - giant stories and giant presences. steven
ReplyDeletevalerianna - i'd be honoured!!! then i'd head off into the woods and give thanks to the tree!! steven
ReplyDeleteSteven, this is just fantastic! One of my favorites from you!
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