Tall twisted Cottonwoods,
Limbs reaching up to heaven
Earthbound agony binds them
To the Rio Grande river bank.

They call to me, these mighty trees,
As the wind rustles dead leaves and branches.
I hear their song, a song of life and struggle.
I sit quietly on the river bank and listen.

The ******* dog sits by me,
Strong, steady, gentle giant.
I feel his strong heart beat beneath my hand
As we listen to the tree song.

The mighty river adds its voice,
Lending music to the leaves on the wind.
Black ravens call out, their cries piercing,
The geese upon the river add their voice.

A Symphony of nature floods the Bosque,
And the dog and I sit together in silence and listen.
I find peace out here, among the mighty Cottonwoods,
Along the banks of the Rio Grande