Silently Seeking Nature's Voice: Tribute To International Earth Day

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.


(Note: The original international Earth Day was held on the spring equinox in 1970, which in the northern hemisphere occurs around March 21st each year. This year, the spring equinox is on March 20, 2019.)

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Date: 11/26/2019 3:22:00 PM
Beautiful write. Bartholomew... I have order your book and cannot wait to receive it
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Date: 11/26/2019 9:53:00 PM
Thank you so much, Eve, for your consistently kind and encouraging comments!! I appreciate you. Thank you for ordering my book, as well. (Please see SoupMail.) Thanks, again. Blessings, :) Bartholomew
Date: 11/6/2019 6:29:00 AM
When you get to Ireland you will find fences here are only for sheep. You may wander as you please. I will point the way.
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Date: 11/6/2019 10:16:00 AM
Awesome!! Thanks so much, Jean. We are very much looking forward to visiting your beautiful country! :) Bartholomew
Date: 3/12/2019 4:08:00 PM
BW, this is very nice, I love nature too and you are right it is there we can let go of everything ~
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Date: 3/12/2019 9:59:00 PM
Thank you very much, Dear Heart, for your perceptive and positive comments! I sincerely appreciate them. Thank you for dropping by with encouragement. You have my very best wishes! :) Bartholomew
Date: 3/3/2019 1:59:00 PM
What a great flow and feel to this poem Bartholomew and wonderful content. Congratulations.
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Date: 3/3/2019 6:42:00 PM
Thank you very much, Wendy, for your visit and uplifting comment! I truly appreciate both. Blessings to you and yours. :) Bartholomew
Date: 3/3/2019 12:14:00 PM
Bartholomew, nicely done! I can feel the calm already that comes from communing with nature! Congratulations on your win on Mile 21 of my 2019 Poetry Marathon Contest! Thank you so much for supporting my contests. By continuing to place in the contests you are accumulating points toward the final. ~Mark
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Date: 3/3/2019 1:58:00 PM
Thank you very much, Mark, for your kind words that keep me energized and engaged in the marathon. Only 5+ miles to go! I appreciate your sponsorship and encouragement. See you at the end! :) Bartholomew
Date: 3/3/2019 12:11:00 PM
Congratulations on your well deserved placement Bartholomew!
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Date: 3/3/2019 1:57:00 PM
Thank you very much, Craig, for your gracious words! Right back at you with congratulations on your win with, "A Perfect Storm" (please see my comments there). Best wishes to you, sir. :) Bartholomew
Date: 2/28/2019 7:20:00 PM
Oh wait, now i see it. AT the bottom. You got Second. BIG congratulations!!!
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Date: 3/1/2019 9:25:00 PM
Thanks so much, Andrea!! You are always so nice to come and visit my poems and comment. I appreciate you. Have a great, relaxing (well-deserved) weekend! :) Bartholomew
Date: 2/28/2019 7:19:00 PM
You did so well with this poem. Wasn't there a contest on this topic? And didn't it get judged? I am looking around expecting to see congrats on this one!!
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Date: 3/1/2019 9:26:00 PM
Thank you, Andrea, for your kind words. Looks like you found your answer, so I appreciate your time and the extra effort. All my very best to you and yours, my friend!! :) Bartholomew
Date: 2/24/2019 4:59:00 PM
Hooray for Earth Day! I like this work and thanks for your kind words on mine Peace & Blessings Matthew Anish
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Date: 2/24/2019 5:45:00 PM
Thank you very much, Matthew, for dropping by, reading my poem, and commenting so favorably. I appreciate it. You're welcome on my remarks on your work - it was enjoyable. Peace and blessings right back to you! :) Bartholomew
Date: 2/20/2019 8:31:00 AM
Beautifully penned Bartholomew, I chose the earth day theme too, will be interesting to see the 50th year celebrations in 2020:-) hugs Jan xx
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Date: 2/20/2019 9:15:00 AM
Thank you very much, Jan, and right back at you with congratulations on your second-place win with, "If We Work Together, We Can Make a Difference!" Hugs and best wishes to you, :) Bartholomew
Date: 2/19/2019 5:07:00 PM
I really enjoy the way you relate to the creatures that inhabit our planet and make it unique, Bartholomew. There were some wonderful entries in this category. Congratulations on your second-place win! Best wishes, Carolyn
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Date: 2/21/2019 8:56:00 AM
Thank you very much, Carolyn, for your kind words and for sponsoring this contest (and the others in the run-up to Easter). Blessings to you! :) Bartholomew
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