Stephen Kilmer Poet Free verse

In the Woods

Dappled sunlight filters 
Through emerald green leafs
Some of them translucent
And hang like summers eves
I lean against a tupelo tree
And whittle on a stick
Alone at last it seems
But the cacophony of sound
Is deafening in the woods
For life is all around
A box turtle waddles through the grass
A fox is on the run
A wood thrush shuffles among the fallen leafs
A hawk is on the wing
Yet peace is all I feel
Because God is everywhere

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Skat A October 1, 2013 at 8:49 PM I like this and the feeling of it... Congrats~ ............. LUV.............. SKAT

Karen Anglesey September 30, 2013 at 4:51 PM Congratulations on the win. Perfect theme for the contest 'In the Woods" I'm glad I read this again. Peaceful :)

Anne-Lise Andresen September 30, 2013 at 12:14 PM Contest Winners: In the Woods. Sponsored by: Caleb Smith. - Congratulations on your wonderful poem in this contest, Stephen. - Pleased to read your poem, well written! - oxox / / Anne-Lise :)

Poet Destroyer A September 30, 2013 at 12:09 PM Stephen, this is a very lovely win...Linda

Robin Davis September 19, 2013 at 7:28 PM a beautiful and sweet poem full of heart and imagination. Lots of images for the reader to feel and get inspired by. Good job

Karen Anglesey September 8, 2013 at 8:42 PM Inspiring and peacefully imaged. Another very nice poem to read tonight :) Stephen Kilmer September 8, 2013 at 8:47 PM Just read "Unschedule Performance" seems like we had a bit different experience with nature this weekend :). Thanks for the kind words. ~Kilmer

Dr.Ram Mehta September 7, 2013 at 7:59 PM In the lap of nature with nice feelings Stephen Kilmer September 8, 2013 at 1:58 PM Indeed Dr. Mehta. As always thanks for your encouraging words.~Kilmer

Poet Destroyer A September 7, 2013 at 4:00 PM Stephen, your poem's a delight. Love the glory feeling. Love the way you made the woods sound... but the woods behind my house are not as peaceful as you made the imagery above.. however, I God is the peaceful feeling when I walk in the woods... nice free verse... Linda Stephen Kilmer September 8, 2013 at 1:55 PM Linda, many thanks for stopping by, I am curious now though; what is going on in the woods behind your house? LOL! ~Kilmer~