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A Poem by Scott H.

Based on an old English folksong and a desire to escape from this world

“To The Greenwood Side”

I want to go to the greenwood side

But I cannot find the way –

The stones are silent to my touch,

Will not respond to what I say.

I want to run to the greenwood side

I search the trees by deep of night –

But the trods won’t open ‘neath my feet,

Remain out of my sight.

Can they not see I belong with them

In their land where fancies rule –

For if I go to the greenwood side

I won’t be seen as such a fool.

I do not care if there be monsters there

I have fought some in my time -

They cannot be any fiercer beasts

Than the ones that plague my mind.

So I want to go to the greenwood side

Beyond the cairns and stones and fens -

For once I enter those verdant lands

I will ne’er be seen again.

I’ll gladly go to the greenwood side

Be it cruel or fair or kind –

With no second thoughts nor parting glance

At the world I’d leave behind.

© 2008 Scott H.

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Bear

the word "Greenwood" caught my attention... all because, I recalled the Peter, Paul & Mary tune, "Greenwood".

This is a fine write! Tells of emotions many of us experience, from time to time! Good way to work through those emotions by penning your thoughts and WOW what a fine write it is upon the page!!

Hope the blues are on their way out!!
Sallie Bear