How do I tell you
there’s an easier way?
I try to lead by example —
here! over here! —
but you can’t see the
forest through
the trees you’ve planted
around yourself.
They’ve grown up strong —
like you —
with roots so thick
you keep tripping over them,
thinking that is how
it’s supposed to be.
But what if I told you
there’s a path
where the roots go deep
and suck from a rich
and fertile mother
as she holds you up
with love —
would you walk that way instead?
• • •
Photo and words ©2013, Jen Payne
Beautiful poem! And beautiful photo!
Thanks! : )
Beautiful words – I needed them today. :-)
Happy to help – hope today is better! xoxo
Very nice indeed!
Hard to believe the woods will look like that again – soon!
I think this is one great poem. Hope to find time to read some of your back stuff
Welcome Annie! And thanks!
I love your writing! It’s so beautiful, wise and insightful! Just what the Spirit doctor ordered:) Thank you for sharing
Thanks Courtney!