Raw Earth Ink
Spit mixed with dirt – Muddy words flow
Sacred Grove
In the sacred grove lay secrets from the past for the future
Touching the grey furrowed bark of a grandfather oak, I listen
Be in the now, it’s all you have, this moment here, you and I
I weep for all the could-be’s and should-have-been’s
Wasted moments
I weep for the spread of dull apathy
A bridge rests quietly amongst the aged sentinels
It spans not water but history itself
A remembrance of by-gone days
Those of community, well-being, personal pride, hard work, and temperance
Crossing over allows me that glimpse, new possibilities cover my eyes
Oh grandfather!
What have you been witness to!
Teach me, I am listening!
Let us share a meal, soak in the warmth of the sun, wind caressing our skin
Let us talk and laugh and listen and lean in closer, shoulders bumping
Together we stretch time, negating its power
Glancing over, I fall deeper in love
Branches sway, leaves twist and rest, every direction I look is peace and joy
Uncertainty melts little by little
You have brought new life to my heart
Teach me more, I will listen!
Perhaps there are no secrets for the future
Perhaps all we truly have, is here
tara caribou | ©️2025 photos by me
11 Comments on “Sacred Grove”
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I love this one Tara. ❤️
Thanks for sharing it with us.
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And thank YOU for reading. Who knows how long these will stay up.
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Why would they come down? They’re very good.
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Well. I removed everything else. You how my OCD works…
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This is beautiful Tara 😇
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Thank you, OD. 😌
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Wonderful poem, Tara. I adore the closing lines – really thought-provoking.
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Thank you, Chris. Just some thoughts I was having. Being present in the moment isn’t always easy, but I think it is key.
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Agreed, and you are right on both counts 🙂
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A hopeful and inspiring poem Tara.
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Thank you, Andrea. I’m glad you liked this one. I hope you are doing well.
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