The Tall Trees of Pukawa.

THE TALL TREES OF PUKAWA.

Who would embrace the earth?

As we do.

Brothers and sisters all.

Standing shoulder to shoulder.

In times past, from the mountains to the sea.

Giants are we, and remnants of Giants.

Our once proud march challenged by none.

Who would embrace the earth, speak to the stars, and count

the rising and setting of the sun and the moon?

Who would know of these things if not us?

Children of Man, you are so often wilful and destructive and ignorant.

From whence shall you draw you wisdom if not from us?

Will you listen to the voice of the wind?

Does it not sing loudly enough in our branches?

If you cannot hear that song then surely the grass must whisper in vain.

Grow into your wisdom, for that is your purpose.

Grow into your wisdom and open your hearts.

Speak to the tall trees and we will tell you many things.

For we are Brothers and Sisters all

And we share the way.

D.R.Stanley.