These birch

a rocky river between trees on mountain
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These birch at the riverbank, boulder-fractured of growth resting bottom of the mountain scree — they are me. Standing defiant, I insist on being though stone pushes and gravities are drawn, I drink strength of river.

Granite sings, should you open your eyes to listen. I can tune my growth to their song. I am woman, that pale goddess. And I insist you try.

Gathering of breath from wind, from rain, my arms have set to wave. For I bend, not break under the song of the heart. You would too, if only you could see.


10 responses to “These birch”

  1. chrisnelson61 Avatar

    At times we are birch.
    But not always!

    1. michael raven Avatar

      That’s because life’s a birch. 🤣

      1. chrisnelson61 Avatar

        🤣 You’ve still got it, I’m glad to see!

        1. michael raven Avatar

          “Glad”? You use that word, but I don’t know if you know what it means. 😉

          1. chrisnelson61 Avatar

            Sometimes I’m too positive for my own good 🤣🤣

          2. michael raven Avatar

            🤣 let your inner Marvin shine.

  2. Cindy Georgakas Avatar

    This is beautiful, Michael!
    💕

    1. michael raven Avatar

      Thank you Cindy 💙

      1. Cindy Georgakas Avatar

        You’re so welcome, Michael! 💕