In Gods Country

The leaves crunch under my feet as I walk.
Admiring my forest for the hundredth time.
Loving it that deer bound away flashing me with their tails.
Sometimes white, sometimes black.

The red berries are coming out full force.
Sun trying to reach them in slivers through oaks.
My dog bounds away, chasing squirrel probably.
Autumn is a gorgeous time in my magical woods.

Faeries and brownies hide fast under mushrooms
As they sense my arrival.
I sense them too, but I do not call them out.
Realizing their wish to be anonymous and subtle.

Dog is back, with happy dog grin, teeth showing.
Jumps into brisk lake. I walk faster, trying to get away.
She shakes herself off with a madness that could reach me.
I am cozy, dry. Wet, not so much.

Wrens, robins, and cardinals flit around, to stay out of my way.
I am a human, possibly an enemy. They disappear.
The shadows of the forest reach in a variety of directions.
It is dark, but will lighten up in an hour or so.

Daily walk with my dog, nothing like it.
Feeling comfortable, safe, and well-loved.
In God’s country. I bend to look at violet.
She is perking up in the dewy grass.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019


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Date: 12/16/2019 11:17:00 PM
Caren, Oh those subtle Faeries and brownies in your forest. Make it 101 in admiration of the cardinals. Lovely prose, all of it. -Richard
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Caren Krutsinger
Date: 12/17/2019 10:59:00 AM
My forest is amazing and wonderful and I love her!
Date: 12/16/2019 9:20:00 PM
Yes! I'm insanely -- no, not jealous -- HAPPY for you! Blessings, Gershon
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Date: 12/17/2019 10:59:00 AM
I know you are feeling glad it is me and not you in the forest. You would not believe what we have to pay the mowers - and they only mow about two acres of our six!
Date: 12/16/2019 3:50:00 PM
Hi Caren I enjoyed this one. Reminded me of the country song :)~ just the title
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Caren Krutsinger
Date: 12/17/2019 10:59:00 AM
I love a country anything; I grew up on bluegrass music.
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