Friday 24 January 2014

Vox clamantis in deserto



The wilderness is not desolate when
it is illuminated by one who
sees every leaf and branch for its own self,
and patiently teases out its meaning.
The prophet’s voice is heard, speaking softly,
close to the earth, divining the waters
that well up unseen. Softly the creatures
of the wild places gather to hear him,
eyes like lamps in the night as they hear his song
re-enchanting the world, weighing its meanings.
One day the waters will run free again,
awakening the land from sleep. Till then,
listen to the man who sings of trees and stars,
waters and woods, a voice in the wild.



(for Andrew Brown)

2 comments:

Andrew James Brown said...

Dear Yvonne,

I'm deeply touched. Thank you. I shall cherish this most kind and graceful encouragement.

A.

Yewtree said...

I am glad you like it.