Through a devotion and a book I read this morning, I was inspired to write a poem. Trees like Advent candles have much to teach us about the spirit of Christ who is to be in the center of this season. The words came together on an early morning run, and while sitting by a small lake in the neighboring town of La Honda.
In the hustle and bustle of the holidays, may the Creator fill your heart with the spirit of Christ as you stop and take time to listen and learn from the trees this Christmas.
from trees whose roots wander deep
through crevices in the earth.
There is much to learn of FAITH
from trees whose age-old trunks unite
what is seen above with unseen things below.
There is much to learn of JOY
from trees whose branches reach out
to the heavens in praise.
There is much to learn of LOVE
from trees who lay their seeds down
as a blessing of new life.
There is much to learn of PEACE
from trees in the silent wisdom of the forest
and the beauty created within.
through crevices in the earth.
There is much to learn of FAITH
from trees whose age-old trunks unite
what is seen above with unseen things below.
There is much to learn of JOY
from trees whose branches reach out
to the heavens in praise.
There is much to learn of LOVE
from trees who lay their seeds down
as a blessing of new life.
There is much to learn of PEACE
from trees in the silent wisdom of the forest
and the beauty created within.
There is much to learn from trees.
When you stop and listen, they teach.
by Vegan Me (12/02/07)
When you stop and listen, they teach.
by Vegan Me (12/02/07)
1 comment:
beautiful poem, vegan-you!
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