This land rolls away
in red soil and rabbitbrush.
Utah Junipers are scattered,
nearly equally-spaced,
over the wave of hills,
taprooting just enough moisture
from deep in the ground
to survive slowly, deliberately.
We admire their tenacity;
surviving for ages.
© 2026 Richard Havenga
Photo Locations:
1. Dinosaur National Monument - Utah
2. Canyonlands National Park - Utah
