Guardians of the Earth
Winter cold settles on the valley
with smoke curling
from the rooftops
into steel gray skies.
The trees stand alone
surrounded by cement,
crows inhabit the wires
that fill the airwaves
with messages of isolation
while guardians of the Earth
surround the sacred planet.
The presence of the ancient ones
penetrates the dark night,
lighting the altars
in stone lined chambers
on solstice dawn,
their radiance broadcast
from deep heaven
to the caverns of memory,
reminding us of the births
occurring now and now,
always now
in choruses of joy
sung by the eternals.
Christmas 2021
Reading of “Guardians of the Earth” with music by Vince Guaraldi
In thanksgiving, I blend with your voice Don, in radiant broadcast from each altar and shrine—as Guardians of the Earth we turn our chorus of joy toward that Greater Light pouring forth through the Central Shrine of the Whole
Magnificent!
What an image this one conjures up Thanks, Don…
Don, I admire the poem and also the mythology in your work.
That about covers all of it, doesn’t it? Thank you for the reminders, Don. Hoping for you to stay safe and happy through these unusual times we live in now.
We have always known
Even building reminders
Our fear turns to Love
Thank you
Stunningly beautiful, Don. We are the guardians of the earth and we are singing in the chorus of joy as eternals. Blessings to you.
Beautifully crafted and shared, Don.
What a privilege to know of our guardianship………..thank you for this beautiful message! Sending warm greetings, Don.