Donaldson's Woods

Limestone’s steady stream still pours from the small cave’s mouth half-way up the hill, keeping the small pond full. The dam of chiseled boulders guides water’s flow into the viaduct, standing on ever higher pillars, toward valley’s mighty wheel. Water’s power turns large stones to grind each farmer’s harvest, and iron blades create straight boards from greedy men’s harvested trees. But woods nearby, where saw’s voice can still be heard remain untouched by axe’s blade or farmer’s itchy hands. Trees that Donaldson saved still stand-- mighty birch among the oak and hickory tower over cleared land, preserved for hiker’s eyes and feet. Virgin growth of massive trees bring peace to those who walk its ancient paths and view this modern rarity.