The Passing of an Elder

Good Morning all

Today, they cut down a 100 year old tree on my street.

It's base is at least 3-4' across.

I was conscious of the wave of emotion, and the purposefullness of this crossing during the release of the Full Moon. So in honor of the crossing over of an Elder Oak;  

Here is the though for the day:  

Oh Grandfather standing person, Thank you for your long Life of protection. Thank you for providing shelter and shade for ourselves and our brothers in the animal, winged and insect tribes.

Thank you for your changing beauty in all seasons.  

Thank you for your acorns, a source of food for so many here.  Our Squirrel brothers delivering a message of  being prepared, industriousness,abundance, and preparedness for the winter.  

Many Summers and Winters you have seen.

Many Storms you have weathered.  

Thank you for the message of Oak; Strength, roots deep, bending with the wind, allowing dead branches to fall when they are no longer of service.

Thank you for your presence.  

Many families have come and gone from this place in your lifetime. Many things you have stood silent witness to.

Many children have hid behind you in games,collected your leaves when your color bursts forth in the time of Fall.  

 We left here release you and Thank you as you make the journey from the Good Red Road, to the Blue Road of Spirit.  

Remember us in this village, and your Brothers, still standing here without you.  

 
Namaste,
Marianne Goldweber
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