Earth Etude for Elul 3 - Let It Rest
by Carol Reiman
Let it rest--
the land that we have worked so hard, the grassy fare for geese now taken by the high tech labs, the water diverted far away to leave the old spot bare, the day diminished by our dense cramming, electronics robbing our eyes of moisture...
Let it rest--
the fish sleep still near the bottom, the standing horse relaxes muscles, the cat stretches and curls...
Let it rest--
the yawn exchanges stale air for fresh, cells grow, the blood flows with its passengers for new destinations, ...
