Carolyn Devonshire Poet Free verse

Moments of Healing

* This poem was inspired by Alexa Brus and I want to dedicate it to her.  Thank you 
for the inspirational photos, Alexa.  Love you, Carolyn



day-to-day anxieties require decompression
miraculous healing powers await
courtesy of Mother Nature

strolling through the field of daisies
I make my way to an enchanted forest
flora and fauna unmatched

hiking through the shady trails
canopy of cedars above my head
remarkable wildflowers and ferns line the path

tension releases as I hear the stream
toes dip in refreshing cool waters
summer’s heat alleviates

stress disappears and calmness overcomes
beauty of a Canadian woodland
fills my spirit with peace and joy

heading home in late afternoon
I emerge from the woods
finding God’s artistry in a sky of flaming splendor

my escape
     my path
         my connection to the glory of creation

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Juanita Warden July 14, 2011 at 12:50 AM Wow, enjoyed this very much.I love walking in the woods,or swamp for me,.hugs

Jack Horne July 11, 2011 at 9:36 AM Beautiful imagery - and a lovely dedication to Alexa. Yes, the Duke of Clarence was once suspected of being the Ripper, but he had an alibi for one murder - I think it was the last (and worst). I suppose no one will ever know the killer's identity for sure - although, every year or so a new suspect is named!

Wilma Neels July 11, 2011 at 6:25 AM this is a real beauty Carolyn, love the imagery - lfde Wilma

Judy Ball July 10, 2011 at 5:04 PM Oh Amen! I do love walking through God's "Wonderland" enjoying the clean fresh air and the sights and sounds of the forest. And ech season out there seems to be my favorite at the time. Great stuff my friend. God Bless, JB

James Peranteau July 10, 2011 at 2:55 PM My dear friend 'Carolyn the poet'.... this write will go very well with Noah when we read it together ! I love the writes which Noah and I can relate to, and to look up in the dictionary the, 'profound words'...and 'acute words'! Next weekend, Noah and I will be hiking again ! O' yea ! Have a blessed Sunday Carolyn ! Much love, james

Joyce Johnson July 10, 2011 at 1:31 PM You should be getting better fastn this environment. Very beautifully done Carolyn. Thank you for your many comments. You will find Brian's latest winners on page 11 this time. Love, Joyce

Joe Maverick July 10, 2011 at 12:51 PM Sooo..) there you are Carolyn..!enjoying all that nature and stuff, just strolling about all over poetry soup "no doubt" just wait till i catch up with you.!gonna say (wishing you the best today)P S, enjoyed the write

Francine Roberts July 10, 2011 at 12:40 PM just beautiful

Cory Long July 10, 2011 at 12:35 PM this was beautiful.. I love the hiking verse.. I love to hike :) I love the picture you paint.. Bravo love cory