Pagosa Springs Artists

Prayer of the Treetops

Branches reaching, making greeting
To the Keeper of the sky;

Web of twigs in lacy patterns,
Hungering for the Light up high;
                       
Woody sentiment that lingers
While the storm clouds rush on by;

Chorus of those brushing fingers
Moans our own deep winter sighs.

 

first published in  Time of Singing, 2002

 

© 2001 Bonnie Manion

 
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