The trees, naked of leaves now in the woods behind the house, hold their bodies towards the sky, raise their arms in thankfulness to the Creator for the year that is ending, raise their arms in praise and prayer and supplication. The oaks spread their strong arms to the side and twirl like whirling Sufis, bringing the Creator to earth to feed the people acorns and protect them with their stout branches and trunks.
The seasons rise and swirl around us. As we notice, so are we blessed.
An elegant portrayal of retreat, renewal and return to life with an increased respect for one of the nation’s most revered natural sites. – Kirkus Review
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- Mark Liebenow
- Mark Liebenow writes about grief, nature, and the wisdom of fools. The author of four books, his essays, poems, and reviews have been published in over 40 journals, including in the Huffington Post and Colorado Review. He has won the River Teeth Nonfiction Book Award, the Chautauqua and Literal Latte’s essay prizes, and the Sipple Poetry Award. His work has been nominated for two Pushcart Prizes and named a notable by Best American Essays. His account of hiking in Yosemite to deal with his wife’s death, Mountains of Light, was published by the University of Nebraska Press. M.A. M.Div. http://www.markliebenow.com
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