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“Raccoon – Spirit of the Trees”

You are Mother Nature’s orphan, How sad that this should be, Another soul’s misfortune is Such a precious gift to me. I drink the wonderous beauty of you, Little hands reaching for security. Furry face, curious eyes these two, Warm at my breast, feed on love from me. Wise and willful, learning the ways, Feeding well and growing strong. Napping and yawning through the day And playing all night long. Now, this place seems to be blessed With your games and gaiety, Mischievous clown, bring happiness Where sorrow used to be. I love you little fellow of the forest, I revere you my spirit of the trees. I have you in my hearth and home But long to see you free. So, I gave you back to your real home,          And watched you come to peace You looked back once to show your love, Then vanished like smoke in the breeze.                                        For “Rocky” by: Kathleen Godwin                 Poem copyright © 2006 by Kathleen Goodwin Photo copyright © 2007 by Karen Inman