“It is not so much for its beauty
That the forest makes a claim upon men’s hearts,
As for that subtle something, that quality of air,
That emanation from old trees,
That so wonderfully changes and renews a weary spirit.”
Robert Louis Stevenson
I awaken before dawn
Feeling, restless and blue
I realize, that I need a walk
For my waning spirit to renew
So, I very quickly get myself dressed
And I soon head off, to the nearby wood
A place, where my soul finds refreshment
A realm, where my body and mind feel good
As I traipse down a very familiar wooded path
I feel the crunch of sparkling snow under my feet
These days, whenever I’m feeling down and blue
I find myself seeking out this most soothing retreat
Here, there is no man-made frenzy, crime, or war
Here, there is something still left, of God’s Creation
Here, I can still find the world, as it was meant to be
Which provides a blissful, soul-soothing, sensation
Soon, I inhale the very fragrant aroma of pine
What a marvelous, invigorating, natural smell
And soon, I gratefully perch on an old oak stump
As I patiently listen for old friends that here dwell
As I sit in blissful solitude, a wondrous chorus begins
The tiny, winged forest dwellers, are soon in lovely song
I close my eyes, as they now very graciously serenade me
Almost immediately, a feeling of serenity, rights my wrong
When I open my eyes, I spot a magnificent white-tailed deer
He is so very joyously listening to this glorious symphony, too
Being out here, amongst such a truly wondrous natural setting
It usually doesn’t take very long for my waning spirit to renew
Minutes later, I feel a playful wet nose nuzzling my cheek
One of my faithful canines has found me rejoicing out here
Now, the two of us pleasantly traipse on, through a clearing
On a marvelous new winter’s day, so fresh, bright, and clear
I woke before the dawn,
Feeling, restless and blue;
I knew that I needed a walk,
For my waning spirit to renew.
©January 2012, Mr. Ed
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Much peace, love and light,
Amber
best thing to being there...thank you
for being able to express such happiness!!
Lady Vivian
I take great solace and strength from nature too, and there is nothing I'd rather do in the world than get lost on a long aimless hike.
Blessings,
Christine
love,
tiger lily
UR 'Seventh Heaven'!
God Bless you Ed as we start the new year fresh!
John Michael
:) Janna
My spirit awakened by your enchanting poem.
Lady Mary Ann
Loved this!!!!
Anna