I part the out thrusting branches
and come in beneath
the blessed and the blessing trees.
Though I am silent
there is singing around me.
Though I am dark
there is vision around me.
Though I am heavy
there is flight around me.
~ Wendell Berry, “Woods” From Collected Poems, 1957-1982.
Notes:
- Poem: Thank you Beth for your ongoing inspirations: Alive on All Channels
- Photograph: Albert Renger-Patzsch – Beechwood in Fall, 1936 (via Newthom).
- Prior “Lightly child, lightly” Posts? Connect here.
- Post Title & Inspiration: Aldous Huxley: “It’s dark because you are trying too hard. Lightly child, lightly. Learn to do everything lightly. Yes, feel lightly even though you’re feeling deeply. Just lightly let things happen and lightly cope with them.”
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Yes yes this is true and Wendell expresses it beautifully!!
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Doesn’t he though!?!
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Beautiful words to match the swaying and embracing trees. 💛
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Yes Val…
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oh.. beautiful
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It is. Thanks Rajiv.
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Ineffable
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I had to look up the word. LOVE IT.
incapable of being expressed or described in words; inexpressible: ineffable joy. 2. not to be spoken because of its sacredness; unutterable: the ineffable name of the deity.
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Man, it is SO frustrating not seeing you in my inbox!! A perfect reminder for the day (your post, not my frustration).
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I need to figure this out. I’ll send you an invite.
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Thanks…if you sent it, I didn’t get it…😟
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I tried. It said you were already subscribed and I couldn’t send (to your gmail address)
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Grrrr…thanks for trying! I’m going to try and get in touch with WP…
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Muir Woods. Exactly.
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