Lindsay Laurie Poet Rhyme

A Paradise

On moss covered log I sit to rest; a yellow robin shows no fear,
there's continual rippling water, a ground thrush feeding near.
Maidenhair droops down the weathered bank; a currawong mournfully cries …
for this one afternoon I feel - I'm lost in paradise.

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Heidi Sands September 7, 2019 at 6:57 PM This is so beautiful. Certainly paradise :) Lindsay Laurie September 7, 2019 at 11:09 PM Hello Heidi … I think so too Heidi. Bushwalking allows a time to relax and take in the beauty of nature - thank you Heidi - Lindsay

Funom Makama July 30, 2019 at 1:32 PM Your consistency makes your already wonderful craft majestic. Yet another lovely piece. This is really great.. Lindsay Laurie July 30, 2019 at 6:40 PM Thank you Funom for your very encouraging comment - Lindsay

Gordon Mcconnell June 22, 2019 at 3:14 PM Superb write Lindsay, you have taken us to a place of contentment and quietness to contemplate the beauty of nature. Lindsay Laurie June 22, 2019 at 6:43 PM Thanks for reading and commenting Gordon. A quiet corner to calm us down works wonders - catch you soon Gordon - Lindsay

Connie Marcum Wong June 21, 2019 at 12:29 PM You have taken me to paradise with you in this lovely poem Lindsay. Thank you for that! : ) xxoo Lindsay Laurie June 22, 2019 at 6:40 PM Hello Connie … we all need to find a quiet haven to ease the modern pressures of life, and the natural world provided this - thank you once again Connie - Lindsay

Jennifer Proxenos June 16, 2019 at 11:54 AM Hi Lindsay - nice to be one with nature sometimes - the tranquility this brings is more than any doctor could prescribe for one - pure bush content! The rippling water you mention is pure joy! Lovely write Lindsay! Thank-you. Hugs, Jennifer. Lindsay Laurie June 22, 2019 at 6:38 PM Hello Jennifer … thank you Jennifer. Being with natural surroundings and taking in what is on offer can surely be a paradise - catch you soon Jennifer - Lindsay

Rico Leffanta June 15, 2019 at 9:34 PM That bird in hand whispering in your ear is clearly worth more than the two in the bush! Aloha! Rico Lindsay Laurie June 15, 2019 at 10:16 PM G'day Rico … I've always enjoyed the sound of bird song. It doesn't take too much shrubbery to attract some into a small yard - thanks Mate - Lindsay

Susan Ashley June 14, 2019 at 9:25 PM I would love to be lost there too, Lindsay. The beauty of your imagery enthralls me. Wondrous poetry. Warmest wishes always.. ~Susan Lindsay Laurie June 15, 2019 at 10:12 PM Oh Susan … thank you for such a positive comment. I feel a little humble actually - Lindsay

Line Gauthier June 14, 2019 at 8:52 PM Lovely, Lindsay. Lindsay Laurie June 15, 2019 at 10:10 PM Hello Line … thanks for reading Line. I'm sure we all have a little place we call paradise - Lindsay