For Ancient Trees Weeping Once a Year

Music: James Betagh
By Turlough O'Carolan.  From Ancient Music of Ireland.

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For ancient trees weeping once a year Old, dried-out tears that congregate in dreams, Roots cracking stones, branches thick as tropes, Threatening roofs and power lines and bones; Yet these remain our spirits' dearest homes, Their silence irrefutable as popes, Wild serenities, hushing all our schemes: One's life must be more than pride and lust and fear.