Healing of Joshua Tree

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Some may look to distant Mars among radiant stars. Get to the desert, you'll find more much nearer ours. Nearer than any man knows. Ancestral, celestial bones, secret kept in Mojave's botany seldom seen though I've never been. Spread of clustered flowering panicles.. tall giants in sun swept sleep, despite little rain inside darkest soul they creep. As a child waking from slumber, thirsty in wonder.. they'll see you free wi' no more pain, 'cept that you bring. Look to the west, our landlocked stars.. and be free again, truly free, once again.

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Susan Lawrence

Date: 5/8/2025 6:40:00 PM

Beautiful Richard ! I grew up in S CA and spent time as a young girl in Joshua Tree national park marveling at these ancestral beings of strength and resilience. I have also driven across the Mojave many times on route to the high sierra gazing out at their gnarled beauty, always in awe of the mighty Joshua tree. Loved your poem and ode to them ! Susan :)

Quoth Theraven
Date: 5/19/2025 10:18:00 PM

Thank you Susan. A true journey back in time, one of healing if you know where to look. -Richard

Paige Hind

Date: 2/11/2025 7:19:00 PM

Wow - a fav for me! Every lines is a gem.

Quoth Theraven
Date: 5/19/2025 10:14:00 PM

Hi Paige, Thanks, all praise for healing in desert pact of survival of the fittest. Beauty and wonder dwell among the trees. Something you can almost touch. -Richard

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/24/2025 10:48:00 AM

I need a Joshua tree!!

Quoth Theraven
Date: 1/24/2025 4:59:00 PM

Andrea, I know, right? Wonder if the Kumeyaay used them for medicinal purposes. -Richard

Deb M

Date: 1/22/2025 1:19:00 PM

Lovely write Richard…..interesting! I am off to read more about the Joshua Tree now Ha!! Debx

Quoth Theraven
Date: 1/24/2025 4:57:00 PM

Hi Deb M, Thank you. Let me know what discoveries you make. You can become lost in the desert, figuratively speaking. -Richard

Tom Woody

Date: 1/22/2025 6:40:00 AM

I always thought the Joshua Tree was pretty cool. Interesting poem Richard

Quoth Theraven
Date: 1/24/2025 4:52:00 PM

Thanks for the comment Tom. I've always liked the desert for it's vaguely ominous, yet undisputed beauty. The Joshua tree; proof enough heaven envies the living things that fight for life every day. -Richard