Photo: (c) Jamie K. Reaser
I take long walks in the woods, usually up and down
mountain
slopes. Usually, alone. Alone in that I’m not in the
company
of another human. I’m never alone, really. I’ve known
this since
I was a little girl in braids. The forest is such good
company. It
can hold you in ways that people can’t, even those who would
want to. You can be invisible there, yes, but you can also be
seen. I think this is important, this being witnessed. I think we
have forgotten about it, witnessing. It is a testament and a salve.
It used to be initiation. All the while the birds are singing, we
miss it. On the branches of the trees:
can hold you in ways that people can’t, even those who would
want to. You can be invisible there, yes, but you can also be
seen. I think this is important, this being witnessed. I think we
have forgotten about it, witnessing. It is a testament and a salve.
It used to be initiation. All the while the birds are singing, we
miss it. On the branches of the trees:
“I see you. See me.”
Instruction.
~ Jamie K. Reaser, Author
Published in Conversations with Mary: Words of Attention and Devotion
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Hi Jamie---
ReplyDeleteI am Maureen Hegarty's sister- Eileen. My neighbor went to your poetry reading last week (Maryanne Brown) and greatly enjoyed it. She brought home one of your books, and I just wanted you to know how much I am enjoying it!
Have a great day!
Eileen - Wonderful to hear from you...and thank you for the kind words. I've so enjoyed reconnecting with Maureen. I'm grateful to be reconnected with you as well...
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