The Ocean

An ocean to the left of me;
As I walk down this dirt road

A place I've never seen before;
Some how , yet I know

Trees, they line the enbankment,
giving this path a shade

The serenity that I feel in this place,
is one I would not trade

Ahead and to theright, 
a waterfall does glisten

I stop my journy for a moment,
just to stand and listen 

The water falls so freely;
Streaks of sun shines through the trees

The feeling of mist upon my face,
making me feel so free

Flowers of all colors surround me;
As I sit on this bench made of stone

The only sound, the water falling
and I know I am totally alone

Feeling the breeze upon my face,
remembering why I  love this place so

Many places left to explore now, 
I stand, 
It's time to go

Back on the path,in which way I came;
Going to my next destination

Taking my time, to take all this in;
For here, there's no worry or frustration

Looking back down at my ocean;
So far down and so alive

Knowing I will return here,
I take a deep breath and dive
Copyright © | Year Posted 2006


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