Ancient Prayer of Trees

Ancient Prayer of Trees

Dear Lord,
Most High Creator of
 
roots
trunks
bark
branches
leaves
and
fruit,

grant me but an inch of loyal dirt,
black and rich with nutrients,
a drop of cooling water,
and the gentle warmth of morning sun.
 
I’ll share my shade with all who linger,
and cope
(as best I can)
 
with rope swings,
 
heart carvings,
Phil Loves Katie)
 
hardheaded woodpeckers,
and rickety tree houses.

One more thing:
please, please, oh please
forgive me
for bearing silent witness to
 
lynchings.
 
Amen