Wednesday, March 4, 2020

Sanctuary

The forest is
in theory and in practice
a holy sanctuary for me
and for the cardinal 
shining in his cave
and for father robin 
eating a worm
and for the first turtle 
welcoming Spring
and for the beech tree
mourning Winter
and for the warming stream
glowing like a stained glass window

The forest is our palace of worship
where we bow in contemplation
and sing rollicking, bawdy hymns of praise
and leave our offerings at the mossy altars
of earth and sky

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