Nature Is Not Confined

The grass is green just as it was last year
in spring, and the azaleas bring me cheer.
Their colors are not dimmed by humans’ fear.

Birds fly about as if there’s nothing wrong,
some bearing twigs to build nests high and strong.
They lift my spirits with each warbling song.

The squirrels chase and chatter free of care
before their audience. They’re unaware
that they regale me with their unique flair.

My walks are serum for my soul each day; 
though I’m just in my yard, they hold at bay
surreal thoughts and free my mind to pray.

In times like these, we crave normality
to comfort us. In stark reality,
though home-bound, nature’s beauties we can see.

April 9, 2020
Entered in Serenity in Scenes of Mother Nature Poetry contest
Sponsor: Chantelle Anne Cooke

Entered in Strand Pick 7 on April 9, 2020
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Cohen Avatar
May 31, 2020 at 5:29 PM
What a wonderful, peaceful poem and great message for Spring, or any time. "...serum for my soul..." is inspired.
Canerdy Avatar
May 31, 2020 at 6:08 PM
Eric, thank you for this wonderful response. Janice
Leffanta Avatar
April 9, 2020 at 12:49 PM
At last people have time to see beyond their smartphone! What a blessing! Aloha! Rico
Canerdy Avatar
April 9, 2020 at 1:13 PM
Thank you for this GREAT comment, Rico. Janice
Faulkner Avatar
April 9, 2020 at 10:43 AM
Nature's sights and sounds are a welcome comfort - if only through a window!
Canerdy Avatar
April 9, 2020 at 10:57 AM
Thanks so much, Michelle. Janice
Pandit Avatar
April 9, 2020 at 6:56 AM
There is much comfort and serenity in nature as you so well illustrated in splendid imagery. All the best, Janice.
Canerdy Avatar
April 9, 2020 at 9:45 AM
Vijay, thank you so much! Janice
Somadas Avatar
April 9, 2020 at 3:41 AM
Great entry in the contest Janice..When the world remain still, the serenity of mother nature becomes visible in the fast blinking eyes of humans.. Good luck in the contest..
Canerdy Avatar
April 9, 2020 at 9:46 AM
Thanks so much, Jenish. Janice
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