Walking in the woods

Saxon Crow

Into the woods my daughter and I 

Armed with sticks and her keen eyes

I know the way! her feet show us 

And then we stop and look 

Beneath a giant fir 

She chooses a staff and gets one for me 

And off we walk... to the very next tree 

Once again she looks to the ground 

And picks up a feather, the third she has found 

Her curious nature finally appeased

On we walk to yet another tree 

She uproots the leaves and twigs 

And then she finds a little bug 

She crouched down to scoop it up

However, I take over to save our little friend

From being squashed by excitable hands 

Instead he's placed upon my palm 

And I show my daughter to be careful and not harm

The moment is gone and off she walks 

Past the next tree, 'yay' I thought!

But then she stops and turns around 

Looking at the tree and hearing the sounds 

A robin is singing, I think for a date 

Hoping it will turn into his next mate 

But my daughter just stares enthralled with it all 

Until a squirrel runs by and she squeaks and then points.

A walk in the woods with my daughter is cool 

We don't get very far but then she's not even two!

  • Author: Saxon Crow (Offline Offline)
  • Published: February 16th, 2020 04:20
  • Category: Unclassified
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Comments7

  • Jeremy Leach

    I enjoyed reading that and could picture it all in my mind's eye. What a nice experience and well put.

    • Saxon Crow

      Thanks Jeremy. Much appreciated

    • orchidee

      A fine write Crow.

      • Saxon Crow

        Thanks Orchi. 🙂

      • Laura🌻

        Saxon Crow,

        I enjoyed the walk with you and your daughter!
        Thank you for sharing this wonderful write!

        ~Laura~🌻

        • Saxon Crow

          Thanks Laura. Every trip is such an adventure

          • Laura🌻

            You’re welcome!

            I remember those wonderful days!

            You’re a wonderful dad!😊

          • ANGELA & BRIAN

            GOOD AFTERNOON SC - Thnaks for a very beautiful account of a 2-year old daughter - walking with her Dad in the Woods. We have several 2-year old in our Church (Boys & Girls) and they are most delightful & inquistive & trusting ! We cant wait to be parents and pehaps by 2023 / 2024 we will have a 2-year old of our very own. Thanks for a delightful glimpse of the future - AMEN !

            Peace & Joy to You & Yours
            Love Angela & Brian 💛💛💛

          • Goldfinch60

            Wonderful write SC showing what the youngsters can show us in the search for wisdom in the natural world. If you keep walking with nature and with her the rewards will be astounding to you both.

            Andy

            • Saxon Crow

              So true GF. Thanks

            • Vacancy

              Reminds me of the hikes with my dad 🙂 lovely poem very happy memories

            • Violet bluebell( used to be yellow rose)

              Really lovely writing ! )) it’s nice when we see squirrels .. they are so friendly looking . When I see a ladybird .. I think how nice they are . I can see so much beauty in nature

              • Saxon Crow

                Thanks VB for taking me down memory lane. Nothing has changed although now we are into the wonder and beauty of mushrooms!



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