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My Walking Track

I travel 'long the winding track Seeing mostly green, but a tree trunk black, The orange and brown of a falling leaf, It settles and nestles to a bush beneath, A rocky outcrop where the wallabies bound, The hidden tinklings of bellbirds sound, A wispy fog emerging from a gorge, Enveloping sheer cliffs that wind and rain forge, It feels so good my walking track, Although often away it always beckons me back.

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Carol Eastman

Date: 8/29/2015 10:22:00 AM

I'd love to hear the bellbirds. I used to walk my horse thru the wood paths... This reminded me of why I did.

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 8/11/2015 8:50:00 PM

G'day John... these are the contemplating trails allowing us to refocus after ambling along where there is always something new to catch our attention - thank you John - Lindsay

John Williams
Date: 8/12/2015 3:23:00 AM

Thanks for having a read Lindsay-----it is so peaceful in the middle of the bush---it refreshes the soul. The kindest regards to you Lindsay--------John

Kp Nunez

Date: 8/11/2015 12:32:00 PM

YOu have a nature poem today! Noticed it's with the familiar meter and rhyme. Lovely, JOhn. The longer ones were very good too! hugs

John Williams
Date: 8/12/2015 3:27:00 AM

Hello Kim, I am so glad you liked them, talking about them made me write a new one. I used to do a lot of running along bush trails and the beauty of it all was regenerating in some way. Ever now and again I would see a wallaby or a Lyre Bird, which was simply beautiful------thanks Kim.......John