Anonymous
The Ascent
A journey in a natural setting that leads to a precious discoveryA tall tree strong and upright, A tree flowing amid rocks and fern, A songbird's call. These mark the path Upward, to where the damp turf Springs under feet no longer dryshod There, where sky and earth and water meet, There, lie hidden in a rocky cleft A pearl and a rose petal. I will cherish them forever.