solemn spruces stand tall
shoulder to shoulder
reaching toward the moon
telling their ancient secrets
to one another
I just watched a documentary about Julia "Butterfly" Hill, and I remembered I had penned this poem last year...
Butterfly Hill became an environmental activist at the end of the 1990's after a severe automobile crash. Her notoriety came after a 738 day stay 180 feet above the ground in a 600-year-old California Redwood named "Luna." Her protest was supported by EarthFirst, and was the beginning of her Circle of Life Foundation.
www.circleoflifefoundation.org
www.earthfirst.org
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through quivering leaves
soft sighs and whispers wafting
ancient tales unfold
lost songs of lore resounding
midst hushed rapture, long untold
I had never hear of Butterfly Hill, but I like her! I've been called a tree-hugger every now and then, so I have an appreciation for her cause. I'll have to look into her and her story more. Thanks for the links - I'll check them out! Oh, are you sleeping better now? hehe.
Love,
K.
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