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A Bench In the Woods

a fine mist quiets the forest floor, an acorn drops from above, with a thud a crisp oak leaf spirals, gently to the ground a burbling brook, feeds it's trout in a while, my heart joins in .... and worries drift away

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Christuraj Alex

Date: 2/10/2022 9:45:00 PM

A very beautiful poem. Congratulations!

James Marshall Goff
Date: 2/10/2022 11:05:00 PM

Thank you Christuraj!

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 11/15/2021 12:13:00 PM

Nature is a curative. A little while ago, I followed (with my eyes) a leaf spiraling to the ground. :)

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 8/13/2010 7:02:00 AM

I am feeling the urge to go back and read poetry from earlier writing of my favorite poets today and this is the one I opened of yours James. I truly enjoyed reading it today and it is one of your best. Love, Carol

Doris Culverhouse

Date: 11/2/2009 6:11:00 PM

beautiful write!!

Jared Pickett

Date: 7/26/2009 1:09:00 PM

As always james, YERY good. This was certainly feature material....:JP)

Anthony Nutter

Date: 7/26/2009 4:20:00 AM

Congratulations on being featured, so descriptive and easy to picture this quiet setting. Excellent write.

Sara Kendrick

Date: 7/26/2009 2:58:00 AM

I love this one. I can be lifted away into the scene. Negative ions can calm a troubled soul. Sara

Brian Strand

Date: 7/26/2009 12:29:00 AM

Congrats on your feature poem this past week Jim.Rgds Brian

Heidie Buys

Date: 7/25/2009 3:01:00 PM

Congratulations on having this serene and beautiful poem featured. Love it. Regards Heidie

Vince Suzadail Jr.

Date: 7/23/2009 1:16:00 PM

Quite a serene scene. Congratulations Jim on "A Bench in The Woods" being featured. Vince

Bishnu Bhusal

Date: 7/23/2009 2:52:00 AM

its full of inspiration and really helps to forget pain

Ernilando Tugaff

Date: 7/21/2009 10:33:00 PM

Woooooow. Well penned, well-inspired write. Post some more, truly I enjoyed the read. Ernilando

Diane Christian

Date: 7/20/2009 12:48:00 PM

congratulations on your poem being featured, God bless you from diane

James Peranteau

Date: 7/20/2009 5:38:00 AM

James,..this poetry is terrific,..you have painted a wonderful picture here with your write !! Congrats with this feature of the week ! and ty for you comment on my poetry of late ! james

Nicole Sharon Brown

Date: 7/19/2009 10:46:00 PM

I agree with all of the other comments. This is simply beautiful and grand description of a sight that we may often take for granted.

James Knox

Date: 7/19/2009 5:41:00 PM

such a beautiful poem , congrats on being featured :) keep up the good work

Phyllis Babcock

Date: 7/19/2009 4:22:00 PM

Sounds so lovely and peaceful . God Bless Phyl

Laura Mckenzie

Date: 7/19/2009 4:19:00 PM

Yes James its a lovely place you painted well done! Congratulations on your featured poem! Laura :)

Carrie Richards

Date: 7/19/2009 3:24:00 PM

I wish I could sit in the place you describe so beautifully on this lovey day! Nicely done!~ Carrie

Barbara Gorelick

Date: 7/19/2009 3:16:00 PM

I want to go there today..and let my worries drift away. Peaceful, lovely write. Congrats on being feautured. They made a good choice. BG

Trudy Diane Rider

Date: 7/19/2009 2:45:00 PM

I LOVE This poem, I can fell all my troubles melt away...congratulations on being featured this week! ~Trudy~

Bill Doggett

Date: 7/19/2009 2:40:00 PM

As usual, very nice Jim, You draw me right into your thoughts. Bill

James Fraser

Date: 7/19/2009 2:33:00 PM

Congratulations on your feature this week James, lovely poem>>James

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 7/19/2009 1:46:00 PM

A very peaceful write. Congratulations on it being featured Jimbo. Love, Carol

C. E. Mcmullin

Date: 7/18/2009 7:28:00 PM

This is one of my favorites of your many excellent poems, as the forest is my home when the world becomes more than I wish to deal with; Thank-you, for your always welcome comments and the place in your heart- Love to you, my friend!! poet butterfly