Pristine Pondering

What were my eyes searching for 
As we sat awhile above the crowd?
Taking in the freedom’s wind
Forming shapes from timid clouds

I cast my cares
to the brisk mountain air
In hopes that I might see
What hunter's eyes
had not yet spied
in curiosity

I asked myself 
is there such a place
In the deepest patch of wood?
Where human hands 
have not yet touched
and feet have not yet stood?

A place the axe has ne'er been rung
Or a bullet's aim has failed
Beyond the azure lakes and streams
Where a child's boat has sailed

A place in which the artist's brush
Has not been quick to spy
Where nature reveals her handiwork
Unknown to human eye

Where boughs remain unbroken
And peace is ever still
A part of life we have yet to find
And perhaps we never will
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Wolves Avatar
March 14, 2017 at 11:33 PM
Lovely poem. I can see why you are ranked 3rd on the list of best new poets. Congratulation you moved up from #4
Rodd Avatar
March 15, 2017 at 4:16 AM
ahhhh!!! I did? I am still trying to figure out how it works around here!
Smith Avatar
March 14, 2017 at 2:21 PM
I would like to find a place like that...a true utopia
Rodd Avatar
March 14, 2017 at 3:42 PM
Ooh me too!
Coreggia Avatar
March 14, 2017 at 8:27 AM
Majestically flow your lines like a river free in this beautiful 'pristine pondering'. 7 Amitiés
Rodd Avatar
March 14, 2017 at 8:32 AM
Thank you for taking time to read it Anne-Marie. Your comments are much appreciated :)
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