Jamieson Wolf
Number-one bestselling author
Safe in the Forest – A Poem
I find myself back
at the edge
of the forest.
After taking only a few steps
past the line of trunks
who bend toward me as if
welcoming me home
do I realize that
this is not my forest.
The trees are fresh and new
and there is no blood dripping
from the leaves.
I can see the multi-coloured
jade and emerald of the leaves
and it brings me hope
as I walk deeper
into the forest.
I find you
at the end of a pathway,
looking into the shadows
of the trees.
You look at me and take my hand.
I hold on to you,
hoping that I can keep you from harm,
but I know that it
has already happened.
You would not be here
if you were fine.
As you look into the shadows,
becoming acquainted with
what lays inside of you,
I silently promise
that I will pay the blood toll
when the leaves come to collect.
I will hold out my arms
when the trees
come to wrap their vines around you.
I will pull you from the sludge
when the mudslides try to cover your body
so that you cannot breathe.
I’ve lived in the forest for so long now,
but this is your first time.
I hold onto your hand
and I promise to
keep you
safe.
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Jamieson Wolf has written a compelling story about navigating multiple sclerosis and cerebral palsy. His story will touch your heart, make you cry, then laugh, and inspire you. A touching memoir with a bit of magic…and tarot! ~ Theresa Reed, author of The Tarot Coloring Book
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This is an amazing experience I must say. There’s nothing like soaking in nature; a feeling of wellness and calm suddenly well up on the inside which can’t be easily explained…