Fireworks noise | LETTER TO THE EDITOR
July 12, 2011 · 7:13 AM
In the Silence, Whispers of Freedom
In the Lands where Heron fly, and
Crane nest with young, as do
Osprey, Reed Warbler* and
Eagle — symbol of long life and strength
Oh, say can you see, mother fleeing from
celebrations declaring independence
or neighbor’s treasured Golden, Highland, Horse, retreating
hovering, shaken for days
At a time nearing 250 years of our government’s birth
May we now consider the Earth,
and tribes from 49,600 ages ago
seeking livelihood from China’s works of fire
The strength of waters, the life of shores
As poignant and ancient as dawn’s early light
Honoring veterans, past and present, whose sounds of bombs
Are terrifying, traumatizing
Would silence and laughter soothe your souls
A Declaration of Planetary Peace to fuel our children’s Path
Cedar, full of Grace, standing tall before our wars,
Sea Turtle, majestic marvel,
we humbly ask for Illumination, Insight
For how this woven world, or even one of us
May live harmoniously with Wisdom
of the Universe — known for billions of Stars Spangled
A banner of Evolving Long Life, Realizing
Brilliant, Intelligent Inner Strength
* The rare Reed Warbler was recently sighted in northeast Afghanistan, once thought to be extinct
A Quest for Awareness of Interdependence, July 2011
SHIRLEY JANTZ
Langley
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