Oh, powerful leader among trees
standing proudly across the Northeast
gathered in a forest nation
you awe us with your beauty and strength.
Oh, powerful leader among trees
your sap becomes liquid sweetness
that feeds and heals our bodies
with antioxidants and micronutrients.
Oh, powerful leader among trees
your leaves of green shelter us from sun
and provide a gorgeous color show
in the yearly cycle of slowly dying and falling away.
Oh, powerful leader among trees
you are held in high honor
in gratitude for all you provide for our survival
May you grow and thrive for centuries on end.
It is maple syruping time here in New York. It is a signal that Spring is near as the sap begins to flow in the maple trees. Last weekend, I went to a pancake breakfast with pure maple syrup to celebrate this time of year. The sweet syrup made the pancakes so delicious. A few days ago, I attend a presentation by Robin Wall Kimmerer. She talked about proudly being a member of Maple Nation. In combination, both of these items made me pause and think about those maple trees that I walk beside each day. I just wanted to offer a thank you up to them.
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2 responses to “Ode to Maple Trees”
I love your ode to trees, especially the repeated line. I have never thought of writing an ode to something in nature. It would be interesting to really dive into a particular piece of nature and show gratitude.
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Thanks Heather! It was fun for me to really Think about maples and why I love walking among them
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