The Mountains Rise Poem by Chris P

The mountains rise
huge green giants
heavy and strong

They turn their heads toward me
Looking, asking, knowing

They stretch out their massive bodies
Solid, impenetrable rock and soil
all around me

They hold me at their centre
protected in a calm cocoon

Offering Undisturbed space
Quiet room to grow
evolve into a new shape

I am safe
Everything I need is here

In gratitude, I focus inward
Honouring their gift
I begin my work