“I am back” I say to My River.
It has been so long,
So long since I could walk,
Walk by its side.
The floods have abated
And My River is back,
Its water flowing gently,
Flowing gently by my side,
Barely a ripple to be seen
Except where the swans sail by
In their elegant style,
So calm,
So beautiful.
Then I see the ducks
Sitting on the land,
Bathing in the sun,
So elegant in their iridescence,
At peace with nature.
I walk further
With the trees for company,
The new life
Springing from their buds.
I come to my turning point,
My friend, the Willow, is there,
Is there to greet me,
Greet me as she always does.
Her branches weep for me
In tears of joy,
Glad to see me again
As I am seeing her.
I greet her with a smile,
A smile of joy
At natures beauty,
And natures resilience.
Happiness pervades my heart
As I walk back along My River
Knowing that all is well,
And My River will always be there,
Be there for me.
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Author:
Goldfinch60 (Pseudonym) (
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- Comment from author about the poem: Walking with Nature is wonderful.
- Category: Reflection
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Comments5
That's one heck of a special river you got there sir Finch60 and surrounded by nature too so what could be better .. Neville
So very true Neville, thank you.
Andy
A most lovely walk indeed. Nothing like a walk in nature to give one health physically and mentally. Very nice Andy
So true soren, wa;king with Nature heals all things, thank you.
Andy
You are most welcome Andy
Gorgeous sense of happiness and tranquility and I know we have had this conversation before, but I've never seen a Sean in Italy, I miss these beautiful yet simple moments 🌹 🦢
Thank you Teddy, much appreciated.
Andy
A fine walk, Andy. Thanks for taking me.
My pleasure Jerry. Thank you.
Andy
Good write Gold.
Thanks Orchi.
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