Peace and Tranquility

One day, I went for a forest walk feeling sad, there was a great heaviness in my heart; I could not even express why I felt so bad, but, I think my life was falling apart. Soon, I came upon a gentle slow flowing stream where a majestic old oak tree stood guard I looked at the old tree like I was in a dream oh, it seemed that a hundred birds- I heard The ancient tree seemed to be thousands of years old twisting gnarled branches were covered in moss it was humbling and beautiful to behold branches grew upwards and stretched wide across Some branches fell into the ground then grew again it was battle scarred from many a storm and gave me such strength I said a prayer, amen I lay beneath for hours and felt so warm There was a peace within me that was uplifting if this old oak tree can survive the years then, why can I not send my pain and grief drifting so, beneath this tree I let go of tears __________________________ May 2, 2020 Poetry/Rhyme/Peace and Tranquility Copyright Protected, ID 20-1248-208-03 All Rights Reserved, 2020, Constance La France Submitted to Brian's Choice 1 sponsor, Brian Strand Third Place