From the ridges and the knolls
To the hollows and the coves,
Night night Nantahala
It’s time for the dark.
There’s a pattern that beckons
The darkness
To cover the forest at night.
When the moon and stars overhead
Signal the nocturnal
time is at hand.
In the morning the sunlight
Streams inside the cathedral
Illuminating the land within.
Good morning Nantahala
Land of the noon day sun.
Your day has begun.
Magical shafts of light beam
through the branches
To the forest floor.
Sending the light of truth
To the world below.
Awaken and listen to your hearts
And find the truth within.
Lift up the world
With your voice and
Let Love win.
Forests are places of refuge
For all who make time
For peace.
So listen to the wisdom
Of Nature,
For this is God’s
Holy place.
Featured photograph, “Breaking Through”, part of the Healing Spirit Art © Collection by Teri Leigh Teed