Finding Our Meadow

Determined to build a country house, we sought land When we pulled up to this farm gate it was a mess Brambles and weeds probably hid black snakes Cobwebs showed us no one had walked this land for decades We went over the fence, immediately getting scratched up Brambles and prickly bushes were leaving us bloodied We kept going, unsure why, but this land was affordable. Suddenly, I understood why we had been sent here. The brambles opened up to a meadow with wild flowers Queens Anne lace, super tall daisies, purple iris Swallowtail butterflies greeted us along with monarchs This verdant meadow was untouched, virginal I had such a sense of peace in this lovely oasis A meditative place, where you could hear your soul My husband said “I think we will have to buy this.” I readily concurred, and we did.