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A Country Walk

The quiet countryside Gives peace of mind. The lonely country lanes Give solitude. The smell of country air Calms my restless soul, And all within is still. I am at peace with myself and the world. I feel refreshed, Happy again, no longer depressed. Everything seems wonderful; The miracles of nature thrill me once more, I am content. The country experience I longed for Has relieved the pressures of life. But, back in the town: The hustle and bustle, Traffic zooming to and fro; People hurry – no time for anything. Now again I am restless, My mind once more confused, Caught up in the system, The pressures of life bearing down. So ends the country experience.

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Sam Kauffman

Date: 4/21/2023 10:51:00 AM

Congratulations on your win Lynn! Beautiful contrast between rejuvenation found in a country walk and the sense of the stagnation of a poetic soul in the noise and chaos of the city! If this is your first posting, I can't wait to see what follows. Blessings to you!

Lynn Partridge
Date: 4/21/2023 11:02:00 AM

Thank you so much for your comment. Glad you liked my poem.

Gary Radice

Date: 4/4/2023 8:20:00 AM

Lovely write Lynn. The benefits of country walks have proven to be great. I note you too are from the UK like myself where many GPs encourage 'green prescriptions' ie country walks for our mental wellbeing. It's also a great activity to help with creativity as it gives us time to think in an environment that isn't stressful. Cheers - Gary

Lynn Partridge
Date: 4/4/2023 10:01:00 AM

Thank you. Certainly feel the benefits of country walks. And, as you say a great activity to help with creativity.

Jeanette Brewin

Date: 3/25/2023 1:15:00 AM

Country walks are lovely and peaceful. A good poem. Well done.

Lynn Partridge
Date: 3/25/2023 2:00:00 AM

Thank you very much.

Kabutha Hempstone

Date: 3/19/2023 3:44:00 AM

Beautiful, calming imagery.

Lynn Partridge
Date: 3/25/2023 1:59:00 AM

Thank you.

John Gondolf

Date: 3/14/2023 1:41:00 AM

The first stanza of this poem was so serene and relaxing to read, the second brought me back to my reality. Nice writing, Lynn, welcome to Poetry Soup! John

Lynn Partridge
Date: 3/14/2023 2:30:00 AM

Thank you.

Beata Agustin

Date: 3/13/2023 7:16:00 AM

Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Welcome to Poetry Soup. I welcome you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." God bless you.

Lynn Partridge
Date: 3/14/2023 2:30:00 AM

Thank you.

Ramona Dennis

Date: 3/13/2023 5:42:00 AM

This poem was very soothing for me. Thanks for sharing. Ramona

Lynn Partridge
Date: 3/13/2023 6:06:00 AM

Thank you. Have never posted any of my poems before so it nice to know you appreciated this one.