BC Trees
Here
a metamorphosis
I am transformed
This forest
becomes
my refuge
These trees
my shelter
This water
my transport
I live within
the silence
I know the language
I hear the voices
All life living here
knows me
Alone, I am never
alone,
All here
sanction me,
allow me space
On calm days
the water rocks
my kayak,
awakens my muse
During storms
I hibernate
The bush
shelters me
my fire
warms me
I find peace
This forest
my sanctuary
This water
my custodian
Ellecee
Day 18 - NAPOWRIMO 2023
Inspired by:
Ekphrastic Poetry
BC Trees - E J Hughes
E J Hughes’ paintings and sketches are best known
for their strong and appealing images of the landscape
and seascape of British Columbia, Canada
Thank you, Terry, for showing me his work.
