Jacob's Ladder · Furnace Run Trail

Stairway to Heaven: Jacob’s Ladder

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by Risha Nicole

Heavenly foliage,
your sweat roots
spread and captivate the soil
of my grandmother’s garden.

She kneels and weeds
away at her thoughts,
with the hope
of being free enough
to climb your stairway.

She cares for you,
and you grant well wishes.
Hiding away from the sun,
your leaves tend to scorch
under the warmness of day.

Your stems rise
and threatened
to touch Heaven.

 

 

 

 

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