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On the Field, to Nature I Yield

In silence I seek nature’s voice,
Connecting me with other life.
To walk or hunt or fish – my choice;
I ease away from nagging strife.

If I would like a level field, 
Without a road, or dam, or fence;
No bow or pole – no thing I wield,
Relying just on what I sense.

When I to nature most attune, 
To birds and beasts and fish and more;
Is when I strive for peak commune,
Perceiving all that nature bore.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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Kendrick Avatar
February 19, 2026 at 4:42 PM
I was delighted to see and read your entry in my contest, Bartholomew. I appreciate your support in my contest. Congratulations on your winner. Way to go. I like the accompanying snapshots that you posted to go along with it. Sara K
Williams Avatar
February 20, 2026 at 7:23 PM
Thank you very much, Sara, for your extraordinarily kind and gracious comments (as usual)! I am truly grateful. Thank you, also, for hosting your interesting and personal-reflections-eliciting contest. I enjoyed writing my poem, picking out what I felt were well-suited photos, all of it. Blessings & very best to you! BW
Etgen-Baker Avatar
February 12, 2026 at 3:54 PM
I found your descriptive poem calming; I agree...something about nature removes the worry and strife. I don't fish, but I hike--I enjoy being in tune with nature. Faving.
Williams Avatar
February 13, 2026 at 7:49 PM
Thank you so much, Sara, for your very kind and meaningful comments! I also appreciate you faving my poem. Blessings & very best to you and yours! - BW
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