sara Etgen-Baker Poet Tercet

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poem written based on the ‘Old Growth Forest” I visited in Massachusetts some years ago. The Mohawk Trail State Forest contains large white pines, likely standing since before the Civil War. Image from americanforests.org

poem submitted to "Let's Write a Tercet" poetry contest, Joanna Daniel, sponsor, 6/21/2026

 

OLD GROWTH FOREST

the old-growth forest gathers close to me  
its presence deep and singular, I’m told~   
a living soul in every shadow’s plea

tree roots hold hush of ages in their calm   
their silence steady, ancient in their hold   
a quiet strength that settles into psalm

light through tall elders filters soft and bright  
soft as God’s hand upon my spirit’s fold  
guides my heart with unassailable might

and in that stillness wisdom leans in grace   
a breath of truth, such open-hearted gold~ 
as God draws near filling the woodland space

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Sara Kendrick July 20, 2026 at 2:44 PM Congratulations on your winning work in Joanna's contest. Way to go. I like the faith-based touch at the end. Sara K.

Joanna Daniel July 19, 2026 at 11:49 PM I liked this poem, Sara, congratulations:)