by Ethel Mortenson Davis
Before you come
into the wilderness
you must leave
your anger and hate
behind you.
You must open your heart
and extend your arms
before you can see
the new ground-cover plants
whose leaves feel
like a baby’s skin.
Look!
A yellow swallowtail.
She is leading us
through the shaded trees
and wants us to follow.
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I’d love to follow that yellow swallowtail! Thank you, Ethel, for bringing us so gently into the wilderness – and into a healing place.
Thank you Betty. Love to you. Ethel
Anger and hatred leave us so blind don’t they?
Thank you. We send our love to you and your wife. Ethel
Thank you, Ethel. It is appreciated. We remain positive and soldier on. 🙂
Yes anger and hate leave us blind. Love Ethel