Aspen Life

I find messages in nature beautiful – there is a message in the shared root system of aspen trees should we choose to hear it… we too are separate yet connected.

I am living an Aspen life.
Rooted as I am
In the life, the energy
That flows, and whirls, and dances
In all things.

I am living an Aspen life.
Being my own self,
Separate yet connected
To all that lives around me.
Many yet one.

I am living an Aspen life.
Knowing I am free
To grow in my location;
Tall or short, wide, or spindly.
As I please.

I am living an Aspen life.
See me taking shape;
My gnarls, my sprouts, my colour,
My life showing in my form,
Pain and joy.

I am living an Aspen life.
When my body’s term,
Comes to its end, through disease,
Injury or time’s decay,
I remain.

… for the Aspen life continues.

© Share D’All
July 2023

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Author: Share D'All

I am a developing writer wanting to focus on the integration of body, mind and spirit within each of us, and our greater integration with the whole of life. Please let me know if you like what I write and feel free to share, although please accredit it to me. Constructive feedback is always appreciated but I hope, flaws notwithstanding, sharing my journey in writing might help you with yours. Please let me know if you like what I write and feel free to share, although please accredit it to me if you do. PDFs are available from the side menu. Thank you for joining me.

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