The Colours of Black River Wilderness Park

A 180 acre park, Black River Wilderness Park is owned and operated by the Chippewas of Rama First Nations.

On this last day of the season, the tents and the RVs have left the grounds. A single campfire fills the air with an earthy smell of smoke.

Upon a Wilted Leaf

Raindrops in the forest,
upon a wilted leaf.
The freshness reinforces 
everything, I believe.

Ashes to ashes, 
dust to dust.
Return to the earth, 
everything must.

And into the air
up in the sky.
On into Heaven,
go you, and go I.

Raindrops in the forest, 
upon a wilted leaf. 
The freshness reinforces 
everything I believe.

Maria Tuttle