I Know, This Is Just About, As Good As It Gets
I Know, This Is Just About, As Good As It Gets
I walk forest paths because they are my best choice
Find the calm by hearing Mother Nature's true voice.
With eyes clear I see fish flop, lake water glisten
I view Nature's paintings, to its music listen.
As welcomed sun renews my newly stirred blood
I wade the low streams, feeling their cool, oozing mud.
As clouds above move in to give the needed shade
I marvel at this tapestry Nature hath made.
Trekking on to highest of bright green forested hills
Looking down, lakeside beauty, its many thrills.
I feel calming breeze as Nature enters my veins
I have left behind dark world and its many stains.
As red sun cries out that it is about to set
I know this is just about as good as it gets.
Robert J. Lindley, 2-20-2018
Sonnet 12/12, (Nature and Its Magnificent Gifts)
Note - Date given as presented today. However, this poem was written back in 1982.
I edited the poem this morn, to now present it in 12 syllable verses instead of the previous ten syllable verses of the original 1982 poem.
Copyright © Robert Lindley | Year Posted 2018
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