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Into the Woods

The Forest Primeval

By: - Sep 07, 2017

Into the Woods

Heat wave
Leaving San Francisco
Over Golden Gate Bridge
Past Sausalito by the Bay
Mountain goat descent
Twisting and turning
Deep into a gorge
Inaccessible for logging
Spared the ax
Stand of ancient redwoods
Preserved for the people
Magnificent Muir Woods
Impossible to park
We got lucky
Following planked path
Options for visits
Short, medium, and long
Test of stamina
Immediate coolness
Fragrant scented air
Every breath you take
Rich vegetation
Immense trees
Enormous girth
Flora and fauna
Deep in the forest
Exotic reflections
Thousands of years
Standing so tall
Towering above
Filtered sky
Dappled mosaic light
Staggering nature
Spiritual sublime
Signifiers of time
Precious heritage
For all Americans
Commonality of wonder
Reminder of what was
Before New World
Decimated primeval one
Murmuring pines and hemlock
Tree to bounding sea