Nature’s Reward

There is so much this world can offer But “been there, done that” settles in There is no need for us to scoffer At ones' stay put and “hasn’t been” Think you have seen the earthly beauty When hitting trodden tourist paths? Come to big cities, gleaming snooty Yet never try to take bypass Bunch ways less travelled, places hidden The shores, the mountains – take pick They are wide open, not forbidden Drive on dirt road to get a kick We seldom see unspoiled beauty With eyes so tired of TV Before you leave, make it your duty Watch starry sky, because it’s free Let autumn leaves be quilt aglowing On which you cannot leave a mark To Nature’s mastery be bowing Spectator sole, bewildered stark To sit and listen, forest speaking With jumbled words of rustling spigs Lo, smell the wind, aromas streaking Of flowers, water, fungi, twigs Sunset at desert, small bonfire They put one’s mind in gear shift Important things you thought of prior All take back seat so “tout de suite” No one is coming spoil the moment Yours to imbibe, save evermore That’s what you get, as your bestowment For sneaking out through backdoor May 13, 2024