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My Own Stand of Pines

When first I saw the pines Their waving boughs welcomed me, friendly, celebrating. Later, The wind sang through their branches  A soft and gentle lullaby...                "Hush, all is well.                  Hush, all is well.                  Here you will heal." Every morning they greet me. Sometimes they are silent sentinels,  three rows deep, Keeping out what rushes in 'til I'm ready to venture out. Sometimes when I sit and pray, The wind gives them voice and they pray with me, Singing praises, giving thanks, begging direction. Then the wind lifts our prayers to the Creator of pine trees...and me. This morning they were dressed  in soft white fog shawls...  White haired grandmothers, who sing to me soothingly, and hold me tenderly; Grandmothers strong, fiercely protective, keeping the world outside, Reassuring...patient, letting me heal. My own stand of pines.

Copyright © December 2000 Eleanor Strong


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