The Earth forgives the Miner’s blast That rends her crust and burns her skin; The centuries bring Trees again, And water, and the Fish therein. The Deer at length forgives the Wolf That tears his throat and drinks his blood; His bones return to soil, and feed The trees that flower and fruit and seed. And underneath those shady trees The Wolf will spend her restful days; And then the Wolf in turn will pass, And turn to grass the Deer will graze.
