I Am Lost

I am lost...

I am lost…
wandering aimlessly
among towering pines,
sweeping branches
of shaded bliss
leaving pine cone markers
along a soft needled path

The breeze is cool,
fragrant wisps through
clinging vines braided
in abstract patterns
as I try to gather
my bearings

I can see the sun
through the forest
falling lower in the sky
(west)
reflecting on the
calm flowing waters
of this small stream
I have been following
for what seems to be hours

Carp and minnows,
 orange, black and gray 
swim happily
with little care though
I am becoming worried now,
my body aches from walking
but it feels good,
the air is still and sweet
as I hear an owl
in the darkness
of the treed canopy
greeting me

I come to a clearing,
tall grasses sway
and I see the sunset
blooming like a prized rose,
petals awash in bright pastels
on the distant horizon, 
my mind lingers
as euphoria caresses me
in a panoramic utopia

I sit for a spell
gazing upon the
wonders of nature,
thinking back on
what I have seen,
what I have experienced
and what I am 
witnessing right now 
and finally realize

I am not lost at all…
I am found

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Robert Lindley

Date: 6/10/2017 8:42:00 AM

ANOTHER TOP GEM MY FRIEND. Super 10 and a fav...

Chris Green
Date: 6/12/2017 8:29:00 AM

Thanks so very much Robert. I am thrilled you liked this one.

Lisa Ricci

Date: 5/29/2017 12:22:00 PM

Hello Chris. Of course you've been found. The beauty of nature you witness finds and captures you. As it does to us all. Allow me to say you are blessed to know when you are in the presence of beauty and know the moment you are witnessing her. Beautiful poetry in its entirety. Honestly. PS: now for the lost portion and essence is yes you are because you are within the spell of glory. How's that for the flip side yet true meaning (lol) Have a wonderful afternoon. I will be back later.

Chris Green
Date: 5/29/2017 2:54:00 PM

Thank you so much my friend for all of the kindness you always show to me. There is no better place to be lost and then found again as there is in nature. When surrounded by such amazing beauty, to become lost is easy and fun and definitely eye opening. I am happy you found this one Lisa.

Maria Williams

Date: 5/27/2017 9:30:00 PM

Ever the optimist, I did get caught up in the scene at the start, but knew you'd find your way. Another wonderful way with words that you have. ... Brilliant as always..... Maria 7++

Chris Green
Date: 5/29/2017 9:06:00 AM

Thank you my friend. Your kind thoughts are always a wonderful gift to me,

Charmaine Chircop

Date: 5/26/2017 5:29:00 PM

When one is lost..He will be found...The sun will set within that heart and glows....Beautiful painting Chris.

Chris Green
Date: 5/26/2017 5:31:00 PM

Thank you so much my sweet friend.

Anne-Marie Coreggia

Date: 5/26/2017 6:35:00 AM

What an exhilarating thing it is when you feel at one with your surroundings; thank you for making us experience this delightful stroll with you:)

Chris Green
Date: 5/26/2017 8:07:00 AM

Thanks so very much Anne Marie. I am happy you liked this one.

Ilene Bauer

Date: 5/25/2017 5:01:00 PM

i was wondering how you'd end this one, chris, and you've done so in the best way possible - bravo! it amazes me how beautifully your poems flow, rhyme or no rhyme...

Chris Green
Date: 5/25/2017 5:06:00 PM

Ilene, you are always so kind to me. I appreciate your wonderful comments, they are a smile waiting for me to find. Thank you so much my friend, your words humble me.

John Hamilton

Date: 5/25/2017 1:10:00 PM

Wonderfully written, what a beautiful place to get lost, among God's creation, better place to be found! Loved this one so much!

Chris Green
Date: 5/25/2017 1:42:00 PM

Thanks so much my friend. I appreciate your kindness today

Heidi Sands

Date: 5/25/2017 12:15:00 PM

Ok Chris, now this is really weird. I was going to write a poem called lost in the shadows today (and include shadows of the trees) and haven't put it together yet, then came here to read this. This reminded me of it - same wavelength. But you have done this so well and ended it superbly !!:)

Chris Green
Date: 5/25/2017 12:24:00 PM

Thanks so much Heidi, and that is not as weird as it seems, if you think back a few months, I believe we went through this on a few different poems where our minds seemed to be poetically linked. It's fun when that happens. :)

Juli- Michelle

Date: 5/25/2017 11:47:00 AM

It's almost as if in the very beginning your narrator has found himself in the beauty of his surroundings, so the end didn't surprise me :) A lovely nature write! Love, Juli-Michelle

Chris Green
Date: 5/25/2017 12:22:00 PM

Thanks so much Julie. You are right about that. :) I appreciate you taking the time to read and leave such a nice comment on my poem.

Lin Lane

Date: 5/25/2017 10:59:00 AM

A wonderful tale in this adventure, Chris. Many people would realize it's easy to find ourselves if we just stop and look around. My thought was, "Oh no. Chris used breadcrumbs to mark his way...ala Hansel and Gretl, but you are much too wise for that.

Chris Green
Date: 5/25/2017 11:05:00 AM

Well, I did take some with me to use for just that reason but I got hungry. :) Thank so much Lin. I appreciate you taking the time to read and comment on my poem.

Lenna Walker

Date: 5/25/2017 10:26:00 AM

Sometimes all we need is a beautiful walk alone with nature to reflect and find ourselves :) The 'soft needled path' sounds lovely

Lenna Walker
Date: 5/27/2017 3:50:00 PM

aw, Thank You my friend - I think you might know I would love to walk that walk, (I have) and the way you ended it - perfect. So glad to be an inspiration, that in itself is a huge compliment.:)

Chris Green
Date: 5/25/2017 10:48:00 AM

Thank you so much Lenna. I was hoping you would find this one and like it. It was inspired by your poem "Beauty Grand" that I read the other day. That poem has stuck with me. Thank you again my friend.

Freddie Robinson Jr.

Date: 5/25/2017 10:12:00 AM

Very wise awakening this poem be, grasshopper. So meditatively serene was journey you took us on, Chris. Splendid poetry, excellent imagery and crescendo. A 7! Love always.

Chris Green
Date: 5/25/2017 10:45:00 AM

Thanks my friend, that made me smile. I appreciate you Freddie.

Carole Duet

Date: 5/25/2017 10:07:00 AM

Love it! I can just see the beautiful forest; feel that breeze; smell the freshness; and hear the babbling brook. Is there anything better than a walk among God's creation with all those cute creatures. But, being lost there could be terrifying. So glad you are "found"...within the beauty of nature.

Chris Green
Date: 5/25/2017 10:45:00 AM

This actually happened to me once a long time ago and indeed, being lost like that is no picnic. Talk about feeling helpless. Thank you my friend for your kind words and for enjoying this piece so much.