Trudy Diane Rider Poet Free verse

At Peace

There is this yearning
deep inside my soul
that is satisfied only when
I am alone atop a mountain
or sitting quietly by a stream
or laying in a cozy meadow
splashed with sunshine
My heart is soothed there
as if I were truly home
truly at peace
truly one with mother earth
this Mecca is my driving force
as I follow the hummingbirds song,
deeper into the wilderness
where the hum of humanity
can no longer be heard
or felt through the ground underfoot
My soul has come home
and is flooded with the warmth
that heals even the deepest wound.

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Vince Suzadail Jr. November 18, 2011 at 12:00 PM There is something about nature that brings peace to the soul. Nicely written. Vince

Michael Jordan September 17, 2008 at 9:28 PM Wonderful poem that I totally agree with and live by - Very well written - it is a pleasure to read your work - I reckon you must be fairly new judging by Sharon's comment so please allow me to introduce myself and welcome you here to the Soup - God Bless

Carrie Richards September 17, 2008 at 7:22 PM I am loving your poetry, you are a refreshing asset to Poetry Soup. I hope you will stay a long while and continue submitting these wonderful poems! :) ~Carrie

Sharon Winter September 17, 2008 at 6:15 PM Aha! So you are an earth child, too. One with the universe, of course! If only I were closer to mountains, streams and meadows - if only! I hear you so deeply. And another Aha! : ) Your mother is a valued treasure here. I see talent is plentiful between you two. How absolutely wonderful to know. What a gift you two share. Warmest greetings to your mom, she is missed. And another warm welcome to you dear Trudy. Enjoy your stay here. Such a pleasure to have you join us! Love, Shar