~~Natural Healing~~
Alone with my Lymphoma my senses have grown,
A complete change of focus, some new seeds sown,
Mother Nature called out with magnetic support,
“Take note of my beauty and your ills I will sort”,
On a woodland walk in the country I went,
Saw a fox disappear as he picked up my scent,
Had it not been for that I may never have seen,
That beautiful rainbow through the bows so green.
I even enjoyed the mist on my face,
It put a shine on the foliage to enhance the place,
I can’t recall admiring scattered puddles before,
But these were shiny mirrors on the forest floor,
When I gaped inside to study the view,
I realised my life was turned upside down too,
Nature was helping much more than I thought,
Because of the awareness to my senses it brought,
Suddenly! the noise of a hawk in the air,
It swirled and swooped as I stood and stared,
I could only admire how he patrolled the skies,
While ultimately plotting some rodents demise,
From these simple studies I absorbed much relief,
Sights, scents, and sounds surpassing belief,
They kept me from pondering on things like my death,
When my thoughts should only have been my next breath,
Later the moon rose behind a thorny hedge,
As a trout in the river engulfed it’s final sedge,
Time to wander home now from this place that I yearn,
Tomorrow back to Nature and more lessons to learn.
~ ~ ~ ~ ~
Posted: Apr 2014
About this poem:
I wrote this in 2004 when Lymphoma returned
for the 2nd time. In desperation I turned to
Nature for a cure ! I'm still here.
Comments (32)
Ken
Nice one. I think the healing powers of Nature are often underestimated especially in terms of healing what goes on in the mind. Nicely penned.
Always glad to see you !
Mick.
Mick.
here Rob, inside the head
is the most important bit !
Thanks...........Mick.
kind comment.
Mick.
But these were shiny mirrors on the forest floor,
Dear Mick,
I was overcome reading this very poignant poem - Thank goodness you are here with us - to share your outstanding poetry here in poets corner.
I find in times of great sadness being close to nature brings to me a kind of peace - and a feeling that everything will be okay.
Mick.
I dearly hope you are feeling better..
That is just a heartwarming comment,
However if it made you sad..........
"A hug is on the wing now most sincere,
Flying toward you across the miles,
Hoping it will help to dry a tear,
And on your pretty face, restore a smile"
Kind regards Mick.x
I can only speak of today,
and I'm feeling good.
Mick.
Flying toward you across the miles,
Hoping it will help to dry a tear,
And on your pretty face, restore a smile"
I am smiling dear Mick - You made me smile.
Much appreciated......Mick.
Christina.
Regards Mick.
kind comment Thea.
Mick.
Within each flower from beauty till end. The seeds now fall and the growth begins. Ascending the heavens as it now now leaves the ground. It's beauty blossoms even the angels are astound. Serenity truly found!
within a mind such as yours is such power to see deep inside people because you have felt so much
in your life, your mind and faith will make sure you stay with us
and that is a blessing I am so glad we have.
hugssss
Mick.
Glad you liked my poem,
Mick.
There is little if anything I can add to what has already been said in the many great reviews this poem has deservedly attracted.
I would simply wish to say: Very best wishes for now and the future.
Kind regards
Bill
Nature was a special friend to me
in those low days......
There,re behind me now
Thank God !
Regards Mick.
I truly appreciate your
kind wishes !
I wish you well also......
Regards Mick.