We were thrilled when Jerry shared his idea of writing a song inspired by the Boundary Waters and A Year in the Wilderness. However, we were not sure how we could help. Amy kept saying, ” I sure hope they aren’t expecting me to sing!” Jerry and Eric worked hard on the song before they paddled out to see us, but we were able to help compose the final verse and be part of the song writing process, which was really fun. So we send a big thank you to Eric, Jerry, Amberly, and Nick for joining us, and we hope you enjoy our song.
This Quiet Place
This stream that flows so clearly
And seems to know how dearly
Each turn, each tumble, each drop so humble
Each sparkle of light gives its gift of life
To this lake that only wants us to listen
To the fate of is endless mission
Unspoiled unchanging yet always rearranging
From winter’s deep cold to the beauty that holds
The birch, cedar, white pine and spruce
That whisper a timeless chorus
With their deep and far reaching roots
That echo the steps of all those before us
This ground that lies so sacred
And sound as it awaits us
With so much at stake we shoulder its fate
And its preservation for all generations
Standing proudly, we must speak loudly
For this place, this quite place
This quiet place.
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