~~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.

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Girlygirl196349
teddybear teddybear hug hug This is simply beautiful mick!! You are always in my thoughts and prayers angel angel teddybear teddybear
Girlygirl196349
I forgot to say that I. So happy that your still here my dear sweet friend teddybear teddybear hug hug hug angel angel
Spartacus2012
No expiration date on you Mick..

Kentyping
Macduff5
Hi Mick,

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. wine wine
Mizzy4
Thanks so much Laura,
Always glad to see you !
Mick.

angel hug
Mizzy4
It's hard to kill weeds Ken !
Mick.

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darkhorse555
deep amazing penned piece mick tip my hat glad your are here to tell your god bless dear friendangel
Mizzy4
I think you've got it in one
here Rob, inside the head
is the most important bit !
Thanks...........Mick.

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Mizzy4
Thank you Socrates, for a very
kind comment.
Mick.

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Odette67
I can’t recall admiring scattered puddles before,
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.

angel hug purple heart
Mizzy4
Cheers for your fine comment Liam !
Mick.

beer
evestar
I totally agree with you,,nature is a great healer. Not only does it supply us with medicine..it also helps to clear and center our minds :)
I dearly hope you are feeling better..
angel
Mizzy4
Dear Christina,
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

heart beating kiss
Mizzy4
Thank you Evestar,
I can only speak of today,
and I'm feeling good.
Mick.

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wayne34
Glade your still here your poems are getting better my friends thnx for sharring

cheers
soulgoddess
balloons R O S E S for your H E A L I N G! rose

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Odette67
"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"


I am smiling dear Mick - You made me smile. laugh hug purple heart
Mizzy4
Cheers Wayne !........Mick

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Mizzy4
That's so thoughtful Angeline,
Much appreciated......Mick.


buddies
Mizzy4
Mission accomplished,
Christina. laugh
Regards Mick.

rose
Ondos
What a beautiful poem!
123whisper
Excellent rhyme and rythm;beautiful thumbs up -Thea teddybear
Mizzy4
Thank you for your
kind comment Thea.
Mick.

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nighty70
great Poem Mizzy thumbs up
ckxykelvin
Simply touching! Nature truly has healing powers.
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!
ladyjewelonline today!
teddybear
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 uskiss
and that is a blessing I am so glad we have.
teddybear
hugssss
Mizzy4
Appreciated N70.....
Mick.

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Mizzy4
Thank you Kelvin,
Glad you liked my poem,
Mick.

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paloma66
Mick I just loved this poem,I too find Nature a soothing balm,it helps me forget my pain when I sit watching the myriad scenes of nature.It enthrals me,makes me think,"I'm glad to be alive to watch all things bright & beautiful,all creatures great & small.Excellent poem Mick.May god keep you going.bouquet teddybear purple heart
Fellsman
Hi 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 wine wine
Mizzy4
Hi Paloma,
Nature was a special friend to me
in those low days......
There,re behind me now
Thank God !

Regards Mick.

thanks
Mizzy4
Hi Bill,
I truly appreciate your
kind wishes !
I wish you well also......
Regards Mick.

buddies
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