Taking refuge in the forest / Amidst the tall redwoods / Majestic protectors / Of all things living. / Their cracked brown skin / Brings to mind my brown ancestors / Still alive among these trees / Centuries after centuries. / Their resilience exemplary / Their strength legendary / They’ve overcome severe hardships / With awe-inspiring ...
Solace Among Oaks (Poem)
I felt the oaks’ embrace The gentle acceptance Of their long branches Brush over me tenderly And whisper in my ears You are safe here You belong here. And my body relaxed And my fears surrendered I felt held in kindness. Was I an oak in a previous life? I feel a kindred connection With their … Continue reading Solace Among Oaks (Poem)