A Secret Place

As I walked through the trees in the far distance I could hear a rumbling yet tinkling noise drawn towards the lovely sound I moved into deeper denser woods few sun patches can reach through cold and dank, the air feeling icy chilled to the bone I carry onward When suddenly to my wonderment I break through into a glade of fancy the noise explained as cascading down the waters seem to laugh, giggle and dance Flumes of mist and steam arise as the falling waters land on rocks a small lagoon completes the vision before me is stretched a paradise A rainbow shines within the falls and utter peace surrounds it all a beautiful and secret hidden place I walk away knowing I can return That it will be there when I need solace when I am weary and tired by life here I will come to repair my soul and give myself over to its harmony