Tag Archives: Pine

WILD WISDOM

The elm knows when to shed its leaves and the pine keeps its needles, even in snow and dripping icicles.

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THE OUTING OF WISDOM

The thing that autumn brings: the soft unveiling of deep wisdom as leaves and other outer forms, seen from without, get wizened, and sounds wane. . . the wary whispers come to reign where did preside loud summer shouts. . … Continue reading

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WALK-COMPLISHED

Two arms, two legs: swinging motion of those locomotion pegs. . . Two eyes, two ears, One skin, one nose– to God be praise! I feel and sense the pine, the bush, the air, the sun, the beauty of the … Continue reading

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WHAT IS THIS ASH?

What is this ash? What is this dust? It’s but a fraction of what once was my only source of love. . . A few bright petals sprinkled in the grayish powder, box of pine. . . she looks so … Continue reading

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