Me and My Backpack

I like to take day hikes
out in nature under a blue sky
among the shades of green
and I need very little
water
   a snack
      a camera
            a diary to write
I like to go in spring when all is new
  in summer when it is hot and sunny
oh but fall is the best
    with all the burnt orange and rust
even the decay is beautiful
  winter all bundled up is nice too
oh I forgot I bring bird seed
          for my friends the birds
so you see I need very little
     I travel light
for all I need really is within me
and before me
     and beneath my feet
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September 27, 2017

Free Verse/Me and My Backpack
Copyright Protected, ID 17- 9451-48-0
All Rights Reserved.  Written Under Pseudonym.

An October Standard Contest
Brian Strand 

Second Place

naturefree verse

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Frances Schiavina

Date: 10/16/2017 9:19:00 AM

Congratulations! Wonderfully light!

Eve Roper

Date: 10/3/2017 10:42:00 AM

Well done, Broken Wings, I was not much of a hiker, but when classes went on on hikes it was very light and it was glorious. Perfect write and form... luck in the contest Hugs Eve ~`*

Michael Vacek

Date: 10/1/2017 11:40:00 AM

Nicely penned and smooth read. "for all I need really is within me and before me and beneath my feet." My backpack is my man purse.

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

Date: 9/28/2017 9:24:00 AM

Lovely pen and delightfully original take on the theme :) love it! xomo bless!

Russell Sivey

Date: 9/28/2017 4:42:00 AM

This is such a beautiful write my friend! You have captured the essence of what it's like to take a nature hike within nature, and to travel lightly would be the best way to go! I really enjoyed reading your amazing poem this fine day! What a stupendous piece, Great Work!!