I Heard the Forest Speak

I sat upon a fallen tree In the forest deep, As I sat there watching, Autumn fell about my feet. Sunlight pierced the canopy, And danced among the trees. Dappling all, it fell on boughs And lit the falling leaves. A staccato burst rent the air, The woodpecker plied his trade. Then from on high, startled crows Began their own tirade. Sitting there in silence, I heard the forest speak. Such enchantment did I find, From my woodland seat. The light was now fading, But I was loathe to leave. For I had found contentment, My idyll, amongst the trees.