Striking Flint

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Also available:
4.5x6.5 inches (matted to 11x14 inches) for $100

She thought she might uproot
Tumble downhill in a heap
Stripped of leaves
So discreet
The pulling away of bark...
It left her weak.
Till finally, bare branches plunged fingertips deep
Within earth beneath feet
Striking flint
Caused a spark
Sap rose
Through the heart of her
Tender words protected her tinder from fire.
Gentle love that surrounds her
Reminds of her worth
Sweet autumn rebirth
Re-anchors her firmly
Ensuring scars heal completely
As they all do in time