碧湖邊的斷樹....因為風災的撕裂傷......

終於冒出了小芽。
每次經過都會去抱抱它，昨天看到了小小綠意。很高興！

這時候除了要唸自由人學姊提供的

A Lament for the Oak Tree
by Becky the Other

The stately oak once arrayed in colors gay
Who before reigned in unabashed splendor
Now stands ashamed, as a woman
Stripped, ravaged, and robbed
Her glory, here yesterday, has vanished

Shorn, forlorn, unadorned is she
The surrounding forest senses her shame
No more do birds call through skies blue
The squirrels no longer chatter gaily
All about her lies in melancholy, deep mourning

I, as I walk by, do too sense her pain
And soften my steps while I gaze
Saddened am I that she is dethroned
But hope remains for she shall arise, renewed
As if a phoenix from the grey ash
When it is spring again

也可以唸這一首：


Light Shining out of Darkness
by William Cowper

God moves in a mysterious way,
His wonders to perform;
He plants his footsteps in the sea,
And rides upon the storm.

Deep in unfathomable mines
Of never failing skill,
He treasures up his bright designs,
And works his sovereign will.

Ye fearful saints, fresh courage take,
The clouds ye so much dread
Are big with mercy, and shall break
In blessings on your head.

Judge not the Lord by feeble sense,
But trust him for his grace;
Behind a frowning providence,
He hides a smiling face.

His purposes will ripen fast,
Unfolding every hour;
The bud may have a bitter taste,
But sweet will be the flower.

Blind unbelief is sure to err,
And scan his work in vain;
God is his own interpreter,
And he will make it plain.

William Cowper (1731-1800) 1779