Chilliwack River Gold

1. Seek to hold riches in palm of hand
Hike on boldly, with treasure map plan.
Beneath a canopy of dark pine,
Carpet of wildflowers just so fine.
2. Cross marsh bogs
On fallen logs,
Gentle rise climbs, up and down,
Following towards a magickal sound.
3. Rushing ripple of cold creek
Music to the ears does speak.
Kneeling here on sandy shore
As if man’s never been before.
4. Scented red cedars proudly stand
Mother nature oh so grand.
Here where animals make their home
Tunnelled deep within rich loam.
5. Like explorers in days of old,
Reach down now and proudly hold,
Dark black treasure in cupped hands,
Rich food source of bottom lands.

2005,01,17
Fraser Valley, BC

Inspired in 1982 from images of Flora McKecknieMacLeod
on how she felt about her cabin grounds
being the source of life for Fraser Valley farm lands
each time she bent to touch the Earth Mother Gaia.

x marks the spot of Eden Drive home