Poets logo

Grandmother Cedar

An ode to a forest elder in Ada’itsx

By Auntie LiciousPublished 2 years ago Updated 10 months ago 1 min read
Like
Ancient Cedar in Eden Grove, Vancouver Island, BC

The soft loam cradles my foot

with each muffled step

heel-midfoot-toe

an imperceptible visitor

to Grandmother Cedar.

She- adorned in ribbons, offerings, treasures.

The soil smoothed out

where grateful sit bones have rested at her roots.

She- overlooks the river

her taproot well quenched

even in midsummer.

They may come for her someday, too

-the ones whose lineage lost touch

generations ago.

For now, we breathe thanks

and hold ceremony at her ancient feet.

Drawn together by her boughs

and collective awe.

nature poetry
Like

About the Creator

Auntie Licious

She is a never ending story written in the stars.

Alyssa has been a lifelong writer, having recently begun sharing her creations more widely. Her poems are inspired by nature, heartache, activism, sensitivity and mental health.

Reader insights

Be the first to share your insights about this piece.

How does it work?

Add your insights

Comments

There are no comments for this story

Be the first to respond and start the conversation.

Sign in to comment

    Find us on social media

    Miscellaneous links

    • Explore
    • Contact
    • Privacy Policy
    • Terms of Use
    • Support

    © 2024 Creatd, Inc. All Rights Reserved.