Shall we pray for Wisdom
to not know what we think we know
to see the wisdom of the tree
which lives fully empowered
by the earth its roots silently
nourishing not only itself
but its neighbors also
giving shelter freely to birds
shading big and little creatures
in its collected compost
so ancient a recycling
of its discarded and released leaves
of exhausted helpfulness
to absorb its silence
is to be content......
And giving shelter to a trio of Tawnys.
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I adore this Tineke. It is very moving in its wisdom. You’ve absorbed the power and calm certainty of the tree! It’s so nourishing to read. Thank you. Catherine xx
ReplyDeleteTineke, thank you. You have absorbed the power and wisdom of the tree and transformed them into words. It’s a beautiful and nourishing poem for the new year or any time!
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful words Tineke, and positive thoughts for the New Year, Jonathan.
ReplyDeleteWell said
ReplyDeleteMy favourite birds and looking so content sitting on the branch
ReplyDeleteBeautiful as usual Tineke, So pleased the Tawnys are back.
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