this is a photo of one of the outbuildings, on the property, commonly referred to as “uncle alvin’s cabin”.. it is called uncle alvin’s cabin,, in gracious memory of ben’s uncle alvin,, who not only built it, but lived out his days nestled away, in her sturdy redwood embrace….
photo of “uncle alvin’s cabin”, taken by me 5/9/2008
the bright red paint
of her glory days
embedded deep
in her fine redwood
has been bourne away
with the breath of age
in a well worn spot or two
her floors and roof
have long since seen
their last, loving repair
but neither termites feast
nor natures tongue
can consume the
tales she has yet to tell
with outstretched arms
she draws me in
her breast warm
with long dead souls
as with labored breath
she resurrects,, all those
nurtured in her womb
and on many a
sultry summer day
as she sits alone
in the afternoon sun
she silently inscribes
the scrolls of her heart
with my life,, as we watch it unfold
