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FOR THE WILD – Norman Marshall

Literature

These mountain rocks and full-leaf trees
Stand forlorn, patiently,
Wafted by a cold breeze.

I see no caricature of man,
Just bold outlines:
A stoic defiance against his plan.

Nature here has a will
And change has no performance-
Only a wind to chill.

The clouds above come and bring a dream
To up looking artists
And those aspiring to scheme.

Let us all agree
To leave a vacant space
Up here, above the scree.

A place for nature and rough grasses
Where the wild is present
And all that it encompasses.

Come up and cleanse your mind,
Smile upon the threatening-
A life of a different kind.

Make a place in your heart
For mountain and rowan trees-
Now that is a good place to start.

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