Elk Antler Arches

I like art and craft,

especially when they are made,

with natural things.

It’s honoring the earth,

to use what nature offers,

I am sure, true creativity,

is against exploitation.

We don’t have to use

toxic chemicals,

or spend a lot,

to create aesthetics.

In Jackson Hole,

in the state of Wyoming,

I saw something beautiful.

There were four gates,

made of fallen elk antlers

in the town square.

Crafted from antlers

gathered by Boy Scouts,

in nature reserves,

and some bought from collectors,

thousands were woven,

into iconic arches.

lovely, and all natural,

intricate, and educational.