Listen, I know there are explanations
for these hieroglyphs. But the how
of it is irrelevant. It’s not the origin
of Shakespeare’s pen, the source
of his ink or paper that speaks to us.
It’s the story. So much is there,
waiting to unfold for you as you listen.
I would tell you what happened for me
as I let this bit of tree art speak.
It was quite a vivid dream.
But I prefer to leave it up to you
to see for yourself, or not, as you will.
Nevertheless, look at the colors
on the wooden canvas skin
on the trunk of this old,fallen tree!