Hidden Nature Trail

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Written, November 08, 2023
Submitted to the contest, No.1263,Unplaced
Sponsor, Brian Strand

The Hidden Nature Trail

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Miranda Hawley

Free photo: Overgrown Cemetery - Ones, Overgrown, Tombs - Free ... | Highgate cemetery, Cemetery, Cemeteries

I often go for walks down nature paths, & today I stroll through a broken gate; love the twisting way & tangled footpaths, perhaps it chose me- perhaps it was fate. The trees tremble, whisper & song bird's chirp, I find some tombs- crumbling, so cold, so dark; the birds trill, tweet & whistle with a twirp, this place serene & reflective like a park. Pages of my life whirl in confusion, I hear voices & murmurs call my name; I am chilled in this utter seclusion, the names deep engraved & mine are the same. Rain falls, falling on each gray hidden stone; & I read my own name on a tombstone.

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Bill Baker

Date: 11/8/2023 3:36:00 PM

Eerie, and a mysterious poem, Constance. I like the flow and the twist at the end. The image above and the poetry were well matched. Have a pleasant day, my friend. Bill

Constance La France
Date: 11/9/2023 1:16:00 PM

Bill, thank you so much for the comment and compliment on my poem and image, blessings

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 11/8/2023 1:31:00 PM

What a lovely Sonnet write/picture. Good Luck... Have a blessed day writing away................

Constance La France
Date: 11/9/2023 1:17:00 PM

Paula, thank you so much for the compliment and encouragement, blessings

Sam Scott

Date: 11/8/2023 9:09:00 AM

I love that moment when you discover an old gate and a lightly trodden path. It's a poet's dream and I love how you have articulated it here, Constance :))

Constance La France
Date: 11/9/2023 1:18:00 PM

Sam, thank you so much for the comment and compliment, blessings