Deeper

 

one step

 

one step away

 

one step closer 

 

into the forest I go

 

unafraid

 

following no path

 

listen to my footsteps

 

this is the spirit

 

these are the lessons

 

survive

 

water , fire , shelter , food

 

aware

 

my senses alive

 

to the bear  , the cougar , the snake

 

the Eagle my Totem

 

I take wing

 

to the sky , the wind , the earth  

 

I seek no harm nor intend to inflict

 

I enter the forest in peace

 

and the peace of the forest enters me

 

at night my eyes follow the Moon

 

and I fall asleep under countless stars 

 

in the morning I am graced with dew

 

beginning a new day

 

and quietly

 

continue my journey

 

deeper into nature

 

deeper into the nature of me 

 

 

 

Author's Note

I have spent much time in the solitude of the forest , alone . Time filled with precious moments and memories.

Reviews

[TAO]

I'm quite jealous of you, you know...? This poem, it is what I wish to just throw everything away for, this vision you've created here. I've been finding myself near tears lately, fearing what is to happen to my world...and ashamed because I have yet to lift a hand to protect her...but this poem...it gives me a sort of...hope... We'll likely kill her in time, but perhaps before she dies, I'll fall into the deeper nature of me. Nicely done, sir.

I'm sharing this on facebook, by the way.

[Desert Dreamer]

The truly important things in life are found out in nature...it is a place to find our inner self.

[Siddartha Beth Pierce]

I have as well recently - my totem being the Wolf though - beautiful write! Soar on Eagle.
Light,
Siddartha

[Veronica Chandler]

This poem reminds me of the truly important things in this world; walking softly and listening intently to the songs of our brothers and sisters. I am a Taino from the island of Puerto Rico, they say my tribe is dead, conquered long ago and destroyed. We are not dead but very much alive in the forest and in the bits of us scattered by the winds to every corner of our mother. We live in the beats of the eagles wings, we live in the footprints of the wolf, and in turtles rythmic strokes through the seas. Alive, Taino, and listening to the lessons of my brethren as they soar above and trod below guiding me back home to myself, thank you for keeping the honor alive and for the care you give my brethren. You honor us all!

[An owl on the moon]

Yes, your path walks deeply into earth's song, and the song enters you, filling every space... It is glory unequalled to feel one... moments when you sense the world alive in you.

[soulsearching]

Perfect.

[Emily B]

this is wonderful, a joy to read

[disconnectedspirit]

I do not see erotica here, nor perversion of Gods word..simply staying private..God gives this account a thumbs up..a go ahead..as long as it remains clean

[disconnectedspirit]

now this one I like, and this account is good...I understand about hidden privacy mode, as a decent clean christian man...thumbs up for this poem and account

[Norma M Sutton]

Nice Robin.

[Zack Burton]

An excellent natural poem. The gradual unfolding is magnificent - it's not wonder this is on the popular writing list.