“…And as I listen to God’s quaking grove—
I humbly whisper into His eager ear:
Within my greatest weakness—
You helped me find my greatest strength!”

“walk into nature
ponder in woodland splendor…”

“trees huddle in hope
long tunnels of arching vines
weave thick canopies…”

“Ancestral forests
embrace seeds of wintry clutch…”

“raindrops feel different in spring / drizzling anxious bark / melting our xylem frosts / pumping hushed hope…”

“cold dormant forests
cuddle their offspring…”

“darkness bleeds
streaming tears of fear…”

“hiking dark jade woods
calm winds whisper healing words—
I remember you”

“when these hands of friendly earth open wide
rivers of meditation will reflect your soft heart”

“…towers of collective survival
stand tall against dark storms…”