EPISODE · Apr 29, 2026 · 25 MIN
The Poetry Show: Trees
from democracyroad · host John Case
Enlighten Radio Presents Stand Still The Bristlecone Pine A Magnificent collection of Tree Visions: Drink the undrinkable; Through a glass, darkly; The Trees are not lost. Joy Harjo, Adrienne Rich, Christian Wimen, WS Merwin, Jane Hirshfield. Poems of Peace. Broadcast Wednesdays, 10 AM on player.enlightenradio.org Hosts: Janet Harrison, John Case This Episode Recorded April 29, 2026 The Bristlecone Pine by Mary Jane Myers For centuries, the stalwart pine has stood __in this unwonted spot. Its shallow roots and resinous hard wood __shield it from drought and rot. __Thin soil, high winds, cold air: it thrives where other living things cannot. __Dear tree, please hear my prayer. __Lend me your purple cone to plant inside my heart, its chambers bare, __arteries hard as bone. __For from your potent seed, that germinates on bleak and barren stone, __fresh hope will sprout. Indeed, to love's avowals I'd once again accede. Our Blog Our Player Our Podcasts questions, comments: [email protected]
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Enlighten Radio Presents Stand Still The Bristlecone Pine A Magnificent collection of Tree Visions: Drink the undrinkable; Through a glass, darkly; The Trees are not lost. Joy Harjo, Adrienne Rich, Christian Wimen, WS Merwin, Jane Hirshfield. Poems of Peace. Broadcast Wednesdays, 10 AM on player.enlightenradio.org Hosts: Janet Harrison, John Case This Episode Recorded April 29, 2026 The Bristlecone Pine by Mary Jane Myers For centuries, the stalwart pine has stood __in this unwonted spot. Its shallow roots and resinous hard wood __shield it from drought and rot. __Thin soil, high winds, cold air: it thrives where other living things cannot. __Dear tree, please hear my prayer. __Lend me your purple cone to plant inside my heart, its chambers bare, __arteries hard as bone. __For from your potent seed, that germinates on bleak and barren stone, __fresh hope will sprout. Indeed, to love's avowals I'd once again accede. Our Blog Our Player Our Podcasts questions, comments: [email protected]
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