Hidden once their calling Vast forests old growth trees Ancestors cloaks there wearing Spirit voices echoing once free But as time marching silently Crossroad signposts passing by Empty bookcases attract the dust Corridoors traveled doors unlocked Gazing skyward stars reviled Clouds they veil horizons far Full moon gently caresses the land Mighty rivers flow to the sea Gathered silent sandbanks wide Flowers garland meadows long Seasons changing as they should Nature smiling in her chosen way (GE2014) (C) Reserved