Mystery of the Forest (poem) by Beryl McMullen on AuthorsDen

Mystery of the Forest
by Beryl McMullen → (All Poetry by Beryl McMullen)
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Summer or winter day or night The woods are an ever-new delight; They give us peace, and they make us strong, Such wonderful balms to them belong: So, living or dying, I’ll make mine ease, Under the trees, under the trees. R H Stoddard

The Mystery of the Forest In the forest where trees grow tall Branches interlaced against the sky All around me is lush and green My thourghts of fancy freely fly! Along the winding trail I move In shade or deepening shadow What stillness pervades the air? In this Holy twilight hour! Shade upon shade of every hue Sun's slanting rays in waning light Woody scents come through together Pale stars welcome this lovely night The air is uplifting and clean Within these woods where spirits reign. Peelling back the years of life I somehow become a child again! It was here our ancestors wandered Through the spendour of many springs The brook murmours on amid the pines Through mistry smiles nature sings. The mystery of the forest is forever Down throiugh the slow changing years Nature's stirring drama plays on. . Kissed by the sun a fairyland appears! Beryl McMullen .

Reviewed by Paul Drouillard

Reviewed on July 2, 2010

A poem anyone or everyone can enjoy. A gem!

Reviewed by Kathleen McDonald

Reviewed on June 27, 2010

we have a forest at my home and i love wandering through it. Lovely work.

Reviewed by Phillip William Allen

Reviewed on April 19, 2009

You paint a marvelous image of one of my favorite places.

Reviewed by Gianetta Ellis (Reader)

Very enchanting, indeed. As a 'daughter of the forest', I related well to every line.

Reviewed by Karen Palumbo

Reviewed on April 18, 2009

Oh such mysteries, how they elude our every day life until we stop and listen to the songs they sing....

Be always safe,
Karen

Reviewed by Mr. Ed

As a forest lover myself, I love your poem - there are few places I would rather be than in the most enchanting wood.

Reviewed by Carolyn Red Bear (The Bear Paw)

Reviewed on April 17, 2009

Hi Beryl, I love the forest, too! While reading this, it reminded me of the book called "Green Mansions". It's an old book, but it's a wonderful book. Thank you for sharing the beauty of the forest...

In Spirit,
Bear

Reviewed by L. Figgins

I learned to love the woods early in life. Dad would take us mushroom picking. A breath of fresh mountain air, Beryl! I liken the forest to God's cathedral. It seems you echo my sentiments...Lin

Reviewed by Linda Hill

Beryl,
Beautiful trip into the woods! If only the trees could talk they would tell of times gone by, I loved this, Beryl!

Many blessings,
~Linda