and take it to the forest, dark and deep,
find the mossy path, the broken limb,
a perch from which to read the trees to sleep.
So sonorous, all words verdant and green,
so soft the moss, the pages all between.
I turn them, leaf and fern, salal and flower,
sweet and protected, in my leafy bower.
The dark will tiptoe in on doe-like feet,
will settle tenderly upon the boughs,
and I softly away, and smiling sweet,
the forest safe and dreaming deep, for now.
Oh forest dear, my sanctuary blessed,
it is to you I come, when I seek rest.
One from 2014, shared with the fine folk at earthweal for their 50th open link.
A book of psalms, your walks into the forest sanctuary. I love the reciprocity -- blessed by the glade, blessing it back with a poem.
ReplyDeleteSuch a wonderful feeling of peace. Thanks Sherry.
ReplyDeleteA gentle forest, sanctuary. Sigh ......
ReplyDeleteA delightful lilting lullaby of a sonnet, Sherry. Just what my heart needed right now, thank you!
ReplyDeleteReading your poem felt like coming home, Sherry, it’s so mossy, leafy and full of the forest.
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