Skin becomes
a spreading tree’s aching
inner rings.
Poet’s Notes:
The above poem is part of a series exploring The Book of Mormon. As always, responses are welcome in the Comments Section below. Here are the other installments available:
Here are supplemental scripture references for this poem:
- Alma 3:6, 8-10
- Alma 5:52
- Alma 13:27
- Alma 26:36
- Alma 28:1
- Alma 32:37-43
Featured Image Citation: Unknown, “Liberty Tree, St. John’s College, Annapolis, Maryland,” St. John’s College Digital Archives, accessed July 19, 2020, https://digitalarchives.sjc.edu/items/show/6.
Wheat & Tares 
Yes. That is a deeply moving image, I feel the ache.
Thank you for responding, wayfarer. I appreciate you sharing this personal reaction.