HEART OF THE FOREST

December 1, 2012

I seek this day, the heart of the forest,
with my purpose to heal my own heart there.
The place I whisper my cherished secrets,
and find myself bowing in humble prayer.

The place where comfort is all shades of green.
Where branches low, are great welcoming arms.
Wisdom whispers back from the aged trees,
as I free myself from all thought that harms.

Here I am safe; the heart of the woodland,
where the midday sun shares its warmth with me.
How sweet the song of a tiny sparrow,
swaying on the limb of a young pine tree.

Every mushroom to dot the forest floor,
is as peaceful a sight as the butterfly.
Wildflowers, squirrels and trout in the lake,
add to the calm as they coax me to sigh.

The hours drift by in my favorite place.
So do the clouds with their shape-shifting play.
The urgent matters that first brought me here;
like clouds, those troubles have drifted away!
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Posted: Dec 2012
About this poem:
My, I have so been in the mood to write today. This is my attempt for now and I think it speaks for itself. Blessed be fellow poets, traveling through this dimension. Merry part till merry meet again.

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orientalkoru
Words can flow like a river when a poet's inspired. I can see a thankful heart; a calm spirit leaping out between the lines; reaching out to touch and soothe my heart as I read. I believe this is something we all crave for. Thank you dear Celtic for sharing... let the words flow and let the world feel! gift teddybear
CelticPoet12
Wow, thank you for that stunning compliment and for making my day!~ I am speechless, if you can believe that. LOL. Blessings and holiday magic to you. Thanks again for your words and following.
Celticwine
TheKoreanGhost
Champion, that what it is. A really wonderful poem.
CelticPoet12
Thanks K-GHOST, I am touched by your comment. THANK YOU THANK YOU. Glad you liked it. Blessed be, Celticdancing
Nuwahri61
Hi Celtic ....sounds like a very magical place you visit to relieve you of your burdens ....described so elegantly an painted so vividly ......awesome
Regards Nubouquet
Poetnumber1
Enchanting imagery Celtic,one that compliments a heart that is deeply inspired.Awesome!hug teddybear
CelticPoet12
Greeting POET my friend. Thank you for the lovely comment and for the hugs and goodness. Much appreciated. I am glad you liked this one. Hugs back, Celtic!~gift
Ladybee42
Mmmm! a day in the cool deep of the forest is a day well spent. It's definitely one of my favourite places as it seems the old trees soak up your worries and fill you back up with wonder.

Lovely poetry CelticPoet

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JimEee
The Irish poetress has done it again!

The peace & beauty of the forest brings
forth memories of yore!

You allowed me to roam within
the banks of my childhood memories

It's the one thing of life, due to my
aging body that I truely can say,I miss the most
Walking the beautiful and peaceful
trails of mother nature!

And now you have brought it back to life!

JimEee
CelticPoet12
LadyBee, thank you kindly for your sweet comments. So glad you liked having this walk in the forest with me. Such a soothing, soul rebooting experience. Love it. Blessings to you my dear. Celtic!~hug
CelticPoet12
Thank you JimEee for all the wonderful things you said. I wish I could spend all my time writing some days and putting into words what my heart and soul gathers in the course of my day. I know what you mean. I find such joy in a forest stroll. It really is extremely therapuetic for me and melts away the cares of the day. I live in the ponderose pine belt that extends from Flagstaff to Prescott. That's a lot of pine trees. I am blessed. Your comments are much appreciated. Blessings!~
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CelticPoet12
I so feel the need to do this today. GO to the lake where the tall pines are and hear the wind share mysteries with me. A picnic dinner and off I go.
shadow1950
hi Celtic you have excelled with this exquisite write well penned dearest friend hugs
CelticPoet12
Hi Shadow, awe thank you so much for that nice compliment. SO sweet. How is everything with YOU? Message me. Celtic
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