A huge thank you to all the firefighters and crew working tirelessly to save our homes, historical structures, farms, businesses and forests.
“the redwoods
that held me
whispering their wisdom
through the breeze of their leaves
sheltering me from the sun and rain
reminding me to stay rooted
holding me
with their steadiness and strength
in their sovereign knowingness
now
they are gone
transformed
their smoke rises
ash falls
like snow
may we uphold
the wisdom of our ancestors
and promise
to
do
better”