Lost music of the forest

sorenbarrett

Don't believe in spirits, angels, gods or ghosts, but won't deny what I see or hear
I perceive that near it a tree nods, heavenly hosts singing so clearly in my ear
Walking toward it the sound diminished, fading off into only creaking trees
What had soared I found finished, evading fervent seeking, a harmonious tease in the breeze

 

If not the forest in a chorus, what could be this hymn so fervently sung
Only open field before us, but would a limb sing with heavenly tongue
Once again returned to the spot, where I had heard refrain before
And then discerned a note caught, in air its sad word again did soar

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  • Friendship

    Your poem explores the tension between skepticism and belief, particularly in the context of nature and the ethereal. It reflects on the beauty of the natural world and the elusive quality of its music, suggesting that even if one does not believe in supernatural entities, there are experiences in nature that evoke a sense of wonder and mystery.

    • sorenbarrett

      Thank you Friendship for your read of not only the words but the spirit of this piece. Your understanding that there are things that are not understood and more beautiful when not understood. The magic of nature. Your words are appreciated my friend

      • Friendship

        You're very welcome, my friend.

      • orchidee

        Good write SB.

        • sorenbarrett

          Thanks Orchi I appreciate your read.

        • Iris Lynn

          So amazing!

          • sorenbarrett

            Your review is most appreciated and your encouragement valued

          • arqios

            That has happened to me as well on occasion, Soren. 🕊️🙏🏻

            • sorenbarrett

              Thanks Cryptic I appreciate the read, understanding and support.

            • Tristan Robert Lange

              Soren, this is powerful. You frame doubt and longing as a hymn in the breeze...something glimpsed, sought, and elusive. Beautifully done, my friend. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦‍⬛

              • sorenbarrett

                Thank you so much Tristan so glad that you interpreted it in that manner. I appreciate your visits and interpretations my friend

                • Tristan Robert Lange

                  You are most welcome, my friend!

                • Goldfinch60

                  The sounds of Nature ae wonderous Soren.

                  Andy

                  • sorenbarrett

                    Indeed they are Andy. Thanks so much for reading this piece and your understanding

                  • rebellion_in_sanity

                    Funnily enough, for me the difining lines were "Walking toward it the sound diminished, fading off into only creaking trees". They told me tbat for a few things a look or hear from afar is more appropriate than a look under the microscope. Belief is such a thing.
                    Apologies for misinterpretation.

                    • sorenbarrett

                      No apologies here my friend your astute interpretation is so true getting a wider view is often a better perspective of truth. Thank you so much for the elucidation and I believe no interpretation is wrong but only a different perspective that broadens the meaning

                      • rebellion_in_sanity

                        Thank you

                        • sorenbarrett

                          Thank you my friend

                        • Favour Rubyson Kharnaior

                          Beautiful balance of doubt and wonder.

                          • sorenbarrett

                            Thank you for the kind words of support and understanding they are most appreciated

                            • Favour Rubyson Kharnaior

                              You are most welcome.



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