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Soaked by Nature

I sit under my crape myrtle tree
in full bloom of white
feeling the cool breeze from the rain
a couple of miles away

I've no particular thoughts about being a miner of
so I'll let my thoughts wander
and watch the clouds rush by
heading Northwest to an unknown destination
while Bluejays play tag in the limbs
and Igrets dig for food in the soil of my yard
seeming not to care that I'm here

I'll spend a few hours in this shade
relax and listen to thoughts that drift away
with the bird songs soaking in Nature, 
finding peace, with no thoughts of tomorrow
nor seeking memories to dwell on
only the serenity that comes from a pristine
calmness of the mind
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Mcintosh Avatar
July 15, 2024 at 6:15 AM
Lovely write. Enjoyed. God bless you, love, Gina
Manassian Avatar
July 6, 2024 at 1:53 PM
I'd love to join you. I know this serenity when I'm in nature as well. Great write
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July 6, 2024 at 11:23 AM
“ only the serenity that comes from a pristine calmness of the mind” the beauty of mindfulness and not dwellin on memories or thoughts of tomorrow, so beautifully depicted! You always write so well with such captivating imagery dear frederick, which makes it so much easier to always appreciate your poetry! Brilliant use of the prompt: best wishes for the contest
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