Donna Jones Poet Free verse

State of Grace-In the Woods

In the woods...

You can find that mysterious place
Where solace, is best described as grace
That place where man and mind, can talk
And when needed, rearrange his heart

Here, there are no printed rules to see
The strong survive, as it should be
While quietly, observing surroundings there
You realize, the cost of life is dear

As vultures feed on meager flesh
Left from last night's unseen death
But, fragile too...as morning dew
Settles soft on a spiders web

Saplings fight for rays of sun
Among thickest shades of green
Like us, in life on the run
Seldom feeling we're really seen

The seasons come, the cycles run
The old ones die, the young ones fly
From brown to green..and green to brown
Then it starts all over again

Yet in the woods...
You can find that place
Where solace, is best described as grace
That place where man and mind, can talk
And when needed..rearrange his heart

Man is the intruder here
It's up to you...accept or fear

9-3-2013
©Donna Jones

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Mahtab Bangalee December 1, 2019 at 4:42 AM Saplings fight for rays of sun/ Among thickest shades of green/ Like us, in life on the run/ Seldom feeling we're really seen/// beautiful stanza

Tim Ryerson December 4, 2013 at 11:18 AM Wait a minute here, I KNOW you've been around longer than this! You are a true outdoor gal and I picture you as a little tom-boyish in a beautiful kind of way...Right or wrong? Sending soup mail soon...

John Posey October 23, 2013 at 6:57 AM Powerfully written!!! I am left weakened.... You really put this one together, sweetheart. ...... Jake Donna Jones October 23, 2013 at 8:18 AM Glad you liked it Jake...

Debbie Duncan October 18, 2013 at 12:31 AM Awesome words up there, state of grace indeed ;} going to fav's ;} Donna Jones October 23, 2013 at 8:16 AM Thanks debbie

Kelly Deschler October 4, 2013 at 6:04 PM A very beautiful poem, with great descriptions and flowing rhymes. I also liked your different take on the "woods" theme. This gives the reader much to think about. Terrific work, Donna! Congratulations on your win, as well!...Thank you very much for the nice comments. I really appreciate it! Donna Jones October 23, 2013 at 8:19 AM Much appreciated..

Charlotte Puddifoot October 2, 2013 at 1:55 PM I find this quite a deep and profound take on the theme - congrats on your winning work :) Donna Jones October 23, 2013 at 8:20 AM Thank you.....:-) :-) :-)

Skat A October 1, 2013 at 8:39 PM lovely win Donna, ............. LUV.............. SKAT Donna Jones October 23, 2013 at 8:20 AM Thank you.....

Andrea Dietrich October 1, 2013 at 12:25 AM WELL DONE, Donna. This is a great poem on the woodland theme.glad to see it again and in the top of the winner list! Congratulations.

Sandra Adams September 30, 2013 at 6:30 PM it can be so relaxing, but I guess fearful at times...I prefer to be the intruder that blends in so I can enjoy it all...lovely write, congrats on your win :)

Joseph May September 30, 2013 at 3:27 PM congrats on a fine win Donna

Painted Hunter September 30, 2013 at 1:23 PM Donna, thank you so much for this entry. I knew it felt very .... I don't know....like me, I guess. I see now that you wrote it and since we are sorta kindred spirits, that makes perfect sense. I loved it! Thanks so much, gal! Donna Jones October 23, 2013 at 8:17 AM Oh thank you lil bro......it was fun.....take care.....:-)

Poet Destroyer A September 30, 2013 at 12:05 PM nice win Donna,....Linda

Anne-Lise Andresen September 30, 2013 at 11:45 AM Contest Winners: In the Woods. Sponsored by: Caleb Smith. - Congratulations on your wonderful poem in this contest,Donna. - Pleased to read your poem, well written! - oxox / / Anne-Lise :)

Karen Croft September 21, 2013 at 4:17 PM Very nice . Thanks for reading my work

Wayne Hill September 18, 2013 at 7:43 AM this should win in my book.........excellent images and perfectly describes the glorious and dark sides of raw nature.

Andrea Dietrich September 16, 2013 at 8:13 AM Very nicely done for his contest, sweetie. I am surprised I had missed this one while waiting for you to put up a new one. Hurry hurry!!!

Lucilla Carrillo September 12, 2013 at 1:05 PM Donna; This is a great poem, with a mysterious touch to it. Thanks for sharing and good luck in the contest... Lucilla

Jack Ellison September 11, 2013 at 8:06 PM Just read Drake's comments... he says the way I never could! Love you Donna sweet Donna xoxoxox

Joseph May September 3, 2013 at 8:09 PM I love this Donna....great write....the refrain is beautiful...best wishes

Anne-Lise Andresen September 3, 2013 at 12:19 PM - A clever poem .... beautiful and interesting - Good lines: "The seasons come, the cycles run The old ones die, the young ones fly "..... it is life's roads. - Luck in contest ! - Have a nice day, Donna - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Poet Tacito September 3, 2013 at 11:37 AM FEAR! No, I mean, ACCEPT! :=) Couldn't they have crossed paths in front of a Tiki Bar or something? I could've found more "grace" there. Just sayin'. But, all jokes aside, the vibe emanating from this poem is utterly wonderful. A nice mix of serenity & reality. You didn't delve this too far into a "fantasy", which is a great approach.