An Evening Stroll

An evening stroll, on a chill night, under the silver light of the horizon moon. Life that burst among a small acreage, of old-growth forests, flourished. A delightful flurry of fireflies, drifting, twinkle among the foliage, an amazing sight. Echoing sounds moaned through boughs and leaves, disturbing the night. The air grew cold and grim. A sudden quiet came, not a whisper, of leaf or waving bough, not a breath of wind. The forest was swathed in gloomy shadows. Dim shadows obscured the eerie dark. Curiosity reeled me in, as my freighted body trembles and an awful, clenching nauseous feeling came over me. I didn't want to walk any farther. The moonlight sunk casting shadows. Fragrance drift within, with the scent of blossoms and the cool filled the air. I found myself embracing; my arms around me. Roots moved around me, subduing nature. An exciting feeling flowed through my body, as I stood and stared at the tall trees around me. They swayed as their leave's sing. Don't be afraid as the sun is starting to fade a smile to honor you with my dappled shade; they all whispered unison. If hungry, we offer the taste of my fruit, as I do for my friends that scurry round my roots. As it ought to be done. I protect the area from erosion, beneath and give them some oxygen to breathe. As it has been done since time begun And through the sacrifice of my life the need of lumber or paper, make such a strife In which of course, no discussion of mine, human won. A joy to hear at first a passionate compassion, then turn to heartache to a true deep reverberating message they convey. 5/19/2022 Wisdom From Trees Poetry Contest Sponsored by: Anoucheka Gangabissoon God loves trees Other than people and God, trees are the most mentioned living thing in the Bible. There are trees in the first chapter of Genesis (verses 11–12), in the first psalm (Psam 1:3), and on the last page of Revelation (22:2). As if to underscore all these trees, the Bible refers to wisdom as a tree (Proverbs 3:18).