Country Living

Cottonwood and royal pine, majestic oak and fields of wheat
All you hear are birds, and the pitter patter of little feet

The smell of lilac fills the air, dirt roads far as one can see
Just beware of certain flowers and the stinging bumble bee

A cornucopia to run and play, safe and free from harm
There is no place I would rather be, than right here on this farm

This is my sanctuary, so many often wonder why
I’ll always love the country, it’s where I live and where I’ll die

I am thankful of this piece of ground, and all that I can see
Our life is what we make it, don’t let regret take hold of thee

August 17, 2020
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Wolf Avatar
August 23, 2020 at 3:15 PM
Lilac scents on county roads -- nothing could be better. Beautifully depicted, Mark, and congrats on your big winner in the contest! Smiles for Miles, Gershon
Koplin Avatar
August 24, 2020 at 6:12 AM
Thanks Gershon! Have a wonderful day my friend!
One Avatar
August 22, 2020 at 5:54 AM
Reminds me of country roads by John Denver... There is nothing as soothing as green fields... Nice take on the contest.. Congratulations on your placement in the contest..
Koplin Avatar
August 22, 2020 at 8:35 AM
Thank you very much! I appreciate you generous placement and comment. It was a fun contest
Rose  Avatar
August 17, 2020 at 7:42 PM
nicely rhymed and beautiful, thanks for sharing.
Koplin Avatar
August 18, 2020 at 5:46 AM
Thank you so much!
Krutsinger Avatar
August 17, 2020 at 4:13 PM
I am a country living nature lover. This poem describes how I feel every day!
Koplin Avatar
August 17, 2020 at 4:17 PM
I can’t imagine it any other way
Cunningham Avatar
August 17, 2020 at 11:44 AM
My kind of place Mark, heaven on earth. Good luck in the contest Tom
Koplin Avatar
August 17, 2020 at 1:05 PM
Thanks Tom! It truly is
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