Interdependence
How can the spindly sycamore
photosynthesize enough
for that 14 foot trunk
and the tower of branch
and smaller branch,
and smaller still, new and
struggling to reach out,
with that sparse lace of leafy
canopy?
I guess we have to count on
Nature to mother it,
as she does the lilies of the field,
and the small determined sparrow.
I, too, count on her,
but I know that she, also,
must count on me.
Take care.
May Terry
Lauren said,
June 28, 2008 at 9:58 am
This reminds me of the wonderful time I had visiting my son Jesse in CA this past February. We took a hike on the S. Yuba river and watched the sun rise over the trees, shining through the tiniest of branches in the treetops across the river….lovely imagery May.
May said,
June 28, 2008 at 12:32 pm
Thanks, Lauren. I am so happy to have this beautiful sycamore just outside our windows!