Blazing Trees - Raphael Block

[Larry Robinson]

Blazing Trees

 

You have only to see

the blazing sunset through

the trees to be

in that dazzling presence

and catch a voice saying

“Take off your masks!”

 

With a clatter they land

all around, but you barely

notice because the fire

in your heart is bursting

toward that bright glow

on the horizon.

 

And when its last

glimmering rays are gone—

from human sight—

you're left with a gateway

that will open

even in your dark hour.
 
	- Raphael Block