What is it the forest says to me?
It says, “Dive in deep and gleefully!”
and oh I do so like to take that advice
because diving into a forest is oh so nice
I approach the edge excited each time
because when forest bathing the time is all mine
nearing the forest the world changes scale and shape
new dimensions appear: from 2D to 3D, into 4D I leap
as the colours of tree thin lands fade out behind me
the colours of the forest grow ever richer to see
and time seems to stop while immersed in this place
as the harshness of cities is quickly replaced
by the soft light of beauty and amazing grace
the smells of the flora the anticipation of wildlife
the moisture in the air the freedom the relief
where I walk in peace awestruck and at my own pace
where I find so many reasons to pause and marvel in this space
I belong in the forest it puts smiles on my face
it slows me it soothes me it relieves me of haste
it gives me adventures I would never otherwise find
it welcomes and embraces me and I return all in kind
I embrace the ground cover the mid story and canopy
I welcome every insect bird and animal I see
I soak up the sights of mosses lichen and fungi
the waterways the water aquatic life and algae
and I think if this is heaven in heaven I want to be
because then heaven is on earth to revere joyfully
Today’s d’Verse prompt is from Lillian: write a poem that somehow mentions, is set in, or is motivated by the woods / forest. As I hope you can see, I like nothing better than to spend time walking in forests.
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Hi Sean, this is a beautiful poem. Thanks for sharing it here.
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Thank you for saying so Robbie.
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My pleasure
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This is one wonderful swim in that wonderful forest.
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Always worth a deep dive Bjorn.
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My favorite place to be and yours too. Love the images from forest bathing and yes, it is heaven to me!
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We share the same appreciation of forests.
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You made it crystal clear, in this poetic declaration, how much you love every single thing about spending time in forests! Beautiful write!
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Thank you Helen, I do love my time in Victoria’ wonderful forests.
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In all of the poems I have read for this prompt I have seen such joy in woods and forests, which makes me very happy. Your poem does that too, Sean. I’m always up for diving in deep and gleefully. I agree about the colours of the forest growing ever richer, and that time seems to stop while immersed in the woods.
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So true, forests are amazing places and so good for those of us lucky enough to be able to visit them.
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I feel your awe and appreciation for the forest in your poem, Sean. Favorite line, which resonates for me:
“time seems to stop while immersed in this place”
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I love how time slows in the forest and brings you back to nature’s pace.
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I love this poem! The imagery and rhyme work so well.
Yvette M Calleiro 🙂
http://yvettemcalleiro.blogspot.com
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I am pleased it works. The prompt was a pleasure to write too.
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That’s a lovely poem!
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I am glad you enjoyed it.
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Forests are heaven on earth!
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They certainly are. It is so sad they are in such precipitous decline.
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The whole life-cycle of an integrated forest and how you/humanity can enjoy it, sumptuous.
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Thanks for the compliment. Glad you enjoyed it.
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