When I Am Gone

When I am gone
River Skagit continues to flow
Sun shines evermore 
Rain drops fall to Earth
Trees burst with green in the 
Spring and stand naked in the 
Crisp Autumn breeze
Moon wakes every Night to gaze upon 
Golden Love sleeping in the West

When I am gone
Wind rustles branches of  
Strong Cedar
Clouds soar across vast Skies

When I am gone
Mount Sauk stands tall
Unwavering through seasons
Alpine butterflies dance among bright colored
Floral friends

When I am gone 
Cycle of Life 
Does not stammer
Does not stop

When I am gone
My beating heart resides in  
Mossy covered Earth 
My blood these
Raging waters flow
My limbs reaching branches of the Old Ones
My body immense summit of 
Mount Baker
My eyes white light of Moon and 
Golden rays of Sun

When I am gone
I have not gone far
I live inherently within