Making My Way

Over the shoulder of the old mountain,
Along the trace and through the crowning wood,
I strolled along in shadow and sunshine
Until in the ancient orchard I stood.

Before me were aging pear trees and plum
And over there were apple trees unkempt.
They sat in sun, cold, and rain just waiting
For someone to dream the dreams they once dreamt.

I continued down the path I knew well
And into the dark old growth wood below.
In the cool I heard its quiet secrets
And there upon me its peace did bestow.

I descended into the farmer’s fields
Lying lazily growing in the sun.
I followed with care the well trodden trail
That was old before my life had begun.

I walked past the park and down the new road
And past many houses as I did roam.
At last I could see it, just up ahead.
I entered the yard. At last I was home.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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Thomas Avatar
November 24, 2024 at 5:16 PM
Thank you Poetry Soup for choosing this poem of mine for the upcoming anthology. I am honored.
Bowring Avatar
August 19, 2024 at 10:20 AM
I love the wonderful descriptive imagery here. Such a serene, tranquil read as the poem takes the reader on a lovely journey taking in all the glorious sights. ‘ I strolled along in shadow and sunshine’ ‘ In the cool I heard its quiet secrets ‘ love those lines especially. A joy to undertake the journey too until its final destination of home. Really enjoyed it. Thank you for sharing. Blessings to you :)
Thomas Avatar
August 19, 2024 at 3:17 PM
Thank you for the praise! I am glad you like it. This is a walk through a place I knew and was happy.
M  Avatar
July 14, 2024 at 6:21 AM
Hi Thomas….love the whole feel of your poem….great imagery and last line! Debx
Thomas Avatar
July 14, 2024 at 6:58 AM
Thank you for the wonderful compliment! I am so glad you like it.
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