Silence and Happiness

It snowed lightly last night.
I venture into the woods,
hear the silence reigning supreme.
Mutely a light breeze weaved its way 
amongst the moss-covered trunks,
the high branches swinging serenely,
the verdant leaves of evergreen trees.
 
Occasionally a snowflake fluttered down
onto the white path that winded its way
across the solitary forest.
I felt peace in silence
despite the cold that griped
my arthritic old bones.
A few tears of happiness bleared from my sight.
The mist lifted like a silken veil,
all around shone in utter splendor:
a masterpiece of an ethereal painting
of some great master of olden times.
 
I felt your presence everywhere, O Lord,
I was exhilarated as a bird on the wing,
elated and consoled in utter harmony
with nature's song of praise,
a heavenly sigh to its Creator.
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Mcintosh Avatar
August 9, 2024 at 11:54 AM
Beautiful write. God bless you friend. Love, Gina
Kaufman Avatar
July 17, 2024 at 1:27 PM
This is such a lovely write. I too am now faving..Thank you for sharing it..
Romios Avatar
July 10, 2024 at 11:01 PM
A fav! I would have made this ….. A POTD without question! Pangie
Proxenos Avatar
July 8, 2024 at 11:12 AM
How serenely and imaginatively do you describe your wondrous walk in the woods, and how miraculously do you describe your closeness to your Creator as you become one with nature. Beautiful write Victor. Blessings, Jennifer.
Greenhough Avatar
July 8, 2024 at 9:38 AM
The silence can open to spiritual wholeness.i like the peaceful scene.
Jones Avatar
July 8, 2024 at 3:08 AM
A delightful read as I actually hear Carolina birds singing their morning glory song! This is so refreshing and especially since our heat index was 105! Love that this poem takes place in winter and in animals including humans and natures flowers. Thanks for sharing Victor!
George Avatar
July 7, 2024 at 8:43 AM
There's peace in silence and that walk of calm and happiness. The smell and the feeling of being in the forest should be soothing. Next time get a double fur jacket so you don't feel too cold.
Brotherton Avatar
July 7, 2024 at 5:00 AM
A wonderful poem, my friend. Filled with such serenity.
Buehler Avatar
July 6, 2024 at 8:52 PM
This is a stirring, hauntingly beautiful poem, Victor. Time spent in the silence of nature is time well spent. This jewel is a fave.
Dietrich Avatar
July 6, 2024 at 6:37 PM
I think this is one of my favorite poems today. A fave
Romios Avatar
July 6, 2024 at 6:23 PM
Good verses,poetic presentation and spirituality and humility, tied into great pien. Panagiota Romios
Hind Avatar
July 6, 2024 at 3:53 PM
Beautiful imagery and feeling, could feel the spirit of the forest with the Creator in your lines...
Manassian Avatar
July 6, 2024 at 2:05 PM
Beautiful, Victor. Thanks for taking us along with you in your walk. With such beauty ask around one can only stop to praise our Creator.
Bowring Avatar
July 6, 2024 at 1:52 PM
Your poem dear Victor I found drew me in straight away as the scene was set with beautiful, vivid imagery of the snow and trees. ‘ The mist lifted like a silken veil’ ‘ I was exhilarated as a bird on the wing’ ‘ with nature’s song of praise’ divine lines. I love the last line especially. Such a wonderful poem of awareness and gratitude dear friend. Loved it. Thank you for sharing. Hugs and smiles :)
Elliott Avatar
July 6, 2024 at 1:30 PM
So magnificent, Victor. Nature is such an immense part of Jesus Christ's Kingdom. Wondrous penning. Have a lovely Malta weekend, poetry friend. :)))))
Empress Avatar
July 6, 2024 at 11:04 AM
In silence and seclusion, we feel the presence of the almighty, and find serenity, i love how descriptive your imagery is , and how it flows in such a beautiful rhythm, especially love the lines “ I felt peace in silence despite the cold that griped my arthritic old bones.” tht is so evocative! What a soulfully divine poem! Pleasure always reading your work. Sending you light
Seeker Avatar
July 6, 2024 at 9:36 AM
A sublime, soulful, spiritual poem, Victor!
Allison Avatar
July 6, 2024 at 9:33 AM
what a wonderful uplifting poem with superb imagery Victor:-) hugs jan xx
Kendrick Avatar
July 6, 2024 at 7:45 AM
I am guessing that this happened at some point in your life when you lived in a different place or is it just imagination. I don't think it snows on islands like Malta but of course, I could be wrong. I enjoyed reading it and thinking how nice that walk would have been minus the cold and snow. Thanks for sharing it with us and for visiting my page. Sara K
Cunningham Avatar
July 6, 2024 at 7:16 AM
You take the reader on a peaceful stroll through nature and stare in awe at the wonders of his creation.. Tom
DiMino Avatar
July 6, 2024 at 7:09 AM
The quieter it becomes, the more one hears...now I know the meaning of a word-drop...and the ripple voice of eternal sea. Well said, Victor. Captivating poem.
Poet Avatar
July 6, 2024 at 5:56 AM
An exquisite experience, the peace of nature is quite comforting. Many individuals may have comparable events. Your exposition of the topic was impressive.
One Avatar
July 6, 2024 at 5:22 AM
A wonderful experience, I think many will experience sensations like this.. You wrote about it very well..
George Avatar
July 6, 2024 at 5:04 AM
I also experience a rare serenity reading your poem. Silence of nature is so soothing. Glad you could feel the presence of God seeing the mist and light, painting an ethereal masterpiece. Lovely composition. Have a happy weekend, dear Victor!
Kelii Kekaula Avatar
July 6, 2024 at 4:34 AM
The Sun that presence me of late was not a constant factor, yet your words were benefactoring to those times that once presented me your beautiful trailing.
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