Photo by Dor at Virginia Views
The mystery of the forest awaits
as I walk once again to my secret place
a small bench halfway along the trail
to sit and listen and rest awhile.
The forest fills with sound,
the purring whine of insects,
a wooshing breeze, a song bird’s song,
a stream’s shhhhhh and trickling,
the chatter of leaves,
unknown cracklings and
Yes, I can hear nature’s sigh
that matches mine.
Photos of the Shenandoah Valley?
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Delightful! Your words take us right to that place…
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May I join you on your bench? It sounds wonderful :).
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Ah the sounds of nature in all its goodness – fills my soul with fresh nourishment. Beautifully written Dorann.
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Yes indeed! – My backyard. 🙂
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If you’re very very quiet….. 🙂
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Thank you Mary. 🙂 🙂 🙂
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I also enjoy a few special places that a visit frequently. It’s fun to see the subtle changes in the scenery from day to day, and from season to season.
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Beautifully written, Dor. Sounds like we have similar walks and benches, right down to the sigh. Isn’t Nature grand?
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“Unknown cracklings.” I know just what you mean. Lovely, Dor.
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I will sit very quietly and read ok?
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You are then definitely welcomed into the inner circle! 🙂
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Yes, and I love your greens of spring. :))
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🙂
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I’d like to take that walk and sit on the bench with you. It sounds lovely, Dor.
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Thanks, Dor. Mutual admiration!
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Beautiful. The photo and your wonderful poem remind me of walks we took when we lived in Central New York. 😉
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I am sighing, too, Dor. Beautiful poem when your readers can feel like we’re right there with you.
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Happiness loves company… would love to have you join me too. 🙂
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Thank you Judy. 🙂
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Walking does put a whole new perspective on things doesn’t it Kathy. And sometimes a poem seems the best way to describe it.
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This is just lovely! You are such a natural writer! Kudos~
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🙂 🙂 🙂 Thank you Cindy!
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Lovely.
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