Spirit of the Forest

You tear me down

but you will not destroy me

no matter how hard you try –

and you do try

with all you have

but it will not be enough.

My spirit is mighty

It will conquer all

that you throw at me

and will still give back life

until you either learn

your real place in this world

or you destroy yourselves

My spirit is ancient

It is one with the universe

as yours was in the beginning

and as it should be still

My spirit is grieving

In your pitiful clutching at materialism

in your greed for power that corrupts

and destroys all that is good

you have turned away

from that which gave and gives you life

towards destruction of spirit and mind

But my spirit is forgiving

If you would only turn back

if you would only open your eyes

to what could be yours

A world of beauty and majesty is here

a world of creative energy

greater than you can imagine awaits you

My spirit is generous

You have only to return to it

with kindness and gratitude

with hope and love

and it will be yours again.

© Linda Visman

9^th June 2024