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
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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
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