Thursday, March 19, 2026

Taprooting

 

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



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