Inhaling Nature
Alone I revel in nature’s splendor
Biding my time without daily worries intruding
Can I remain here forever?
Daydreams assure me I may
Even though time seems to stand still
For I am at peace
Gusts of wind brush across the creek
Hair is tousled, yet it matters not
I choose to inhale the fresh air without care
Joyfully taking pleasure in my repose
Keeping my mind occupied by writing
Little letters, describing the finery of the surrounding forest
Musings they are
Notes of thanks to Mother Nature
On a sheet of finest calfskin, stolen from Grandpa’s desk
Parchment I inscribe slowly in script
Quill used as my pen, recalling communications of yesteryear
Rest is effortless on such a day
Smiling, I watch dusk overcome the sun
Taking a luminous glow from the sky
Until long shadows of sentinel trees are cast
Very slowly a thunderstorm forms to the south
Will St. Francis hear my whisper?
Xavier, indeed, recruits a companion
Young spotted owl escorts me safely home
ZZZs of sleep reflect my tranquility
Copyright © Carolyn Devonshire | Year Posted 2014
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