Just listen and look.

Friendship

Just listen and look.

Close the door to the rush and the roar,
Leave behind what you’ve hurried to find,
Step to the edge of the forest floor,
And quiet the noise in your mind.

 

You don’t need a voice for a story to start,
No whisper of tongue or of pen,
Just open your eyes and unburden your heart,
And let the wild speak to you then.

 

Look up at the pillars of emerald and brown,
That carry the weight of the sky,
See how the leaves wear a sun-woven crown,
As the whispering breezes drift by.

 

They are elders of earth, they are keepers of time,
With rings that remember the rain,
Recording the rhythm of reason and rhyme,
Of sunshine, of shadow, of pain.

 

If you just listen—truly attend—
To the sigh of the pine in the breeze,
You’ll hear an old mother, a guardian, a friend,
Speaking softly through all of the trees.

 

They tell of endurance, of standing upright
Through winters that freeze to the bone,
Of reaching in faith for a sliver of light,
And knowing you're never alone.

 

So pause in the stillness, unplug and just look,
Let the forest untangle your days,
For nature is writing an eloquent book,
And whispering wisdom always.

Comments +

Comments7

  • sorenbarrett

    Beautiful! It speaks of nature and being attuned with it. Listen to its wisdom. There are spirits in the trees and breeze. A lovely poem

  • Paul Bell

    Nature knows best, and we should heed her warnings.

    • Friendship

      Yes, thank you, Paul

    • Fränz Müller

      I love this one…beautiful imagery here!

    • Goldfinch60

      Such wonderfully true words Friendship. So many people do mot just look and listen.

      Andy

    • soheil khodaparasti

      A thoughtful, evocative poem with a strong message about slowing down and reconnecting with nature.

    • Tristan Robert Lange

      Friendship, what a peaceful and grounding poem. It gently draws us away from constant distraction and back toward the living world around us...beautifully done, my friend. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦‍⬛

      • Friendship

        Thank you, my friend, 🌹

      • NafisaSB

        A fantastic read. Loved it 👌✌️



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