The Call Of The Wild

When the beauties of the natural world speak to you...

The wild places are calling.

Can you hear them? They want you back.

Go paddle that raging river.

Go climb that mountain track.

The rocks, the forests,

The mountains, the streams,

All nourish the spirit,

Give life to your dreams.

A walk along the seashore,

A hike in the hills,

A canoe on the waters,

All good cures for life's ills.

The wind in the trees,

The voice of the sea,

The silence of the desert,

All speak to the free.

The road to the horizon,

The ocean without end,

The limitless, gilded distance,

The next river's bend.

The movement of the clouds,

The sway of the grass,

The rush of the river,

These things never pass.

The world is eternal,

We humans just pass through,

There is peace in the wilderness,

It can bring it to you.

© 2017 The Iron Horseman

Reviews

[Chryiss]

Okay, but the last stanza is actually perfection.
This poem is easy to digest while containing some lovely phrasing such as "gilded distance." The Call of the Wild reminds me of the same named book; I wonder, if you've read it? I think probably, but anyway, I agree that nature is very healing. It also makes us humble as we truly are just a speck in the lifetime of the world, or even simply, of our surroundings in this current world.

[The Iron Horseman]

Thank you, Chryiss. If you are referring to the Jack London book 'Call of the Wild', yes, I have read it, but it was back when I was bout twelve years old, which was a long time ago!

[Chryiss]

You're welcome~ Yes, I was referring to Jack London, and I read it a long time ago, too. Although, I don't remember all the details, I remember having liked it. This poem was a nice reminder of that feeling. ^^

[The Iron Horseman]

Yes, I enjoyed it too. I also liked 'White Fang'.

[Cosmic Lamb]

I really like this!

Nice rhythm in your words and great advice!

'The rush of the river,
These things never pass.'

How true.

Thanks for the inspiration!

[The Iron Horseman]

You are very welcome. I am glad you liked it.

[Coyote Poetry]

I agree my friend.
"There is peace in the wilderness,
It can bring its peace to you."
I need a year away from the city and the sea near. Thank you for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote

[The Iron Horseman]

You are very welcome, my friend. Thank you for your kind words. I hope you get your year away from the city. If you do, enjoy it to the max.

[Coyote Poetry]

Maybe one day and you are welcome.