Path to Freedom

I took elements of nature as well as humanity mixed into this poem.

As I walk down this path,

the still, cool, air, gently caresses my skin.

The smell of pine trees, fills the air, along with the 

scent of a glorious morning, that is a stirring about.

The leaves that have fallen, lay scattered, everywhere,

And some are brittle while others are green.  I love

the sound, of how my shoes, walk on top of the leaves,

making crunching noises, as they are grounded, into the ground.

As I walk down this path, all I see is green, everywhere.

The grass, the leaves, and the trees and bushes, all lined up, as the slope goes downwards. I can hear the birds, chattering about, and the squirrels are quarreling on who gets to keep the nuts!

As I walk down this path,

my mind wanders off, to simply taking in, nature in its 

normality, and let stress ease off my shoulders.

A deer, is stirring about, and looks up as I walk by, ready to pounce; but I stay still and look at its eyes, and tell it to not worry, for I am not looking to hunt.

As I walk down this path,

I can see how the leaves are changing. For it is autumn, and the time of change has come.  So all must prepare for the season cold.  What beauty and breathtaking view I can see, from this old path, which I walk upon.

As I walk down this path,

The skies are brightly lit up, and oh what a sight!

Blue and Orange and Red and Blue! All mixed together, as the sun comes about.  Oh if only this could last forever, and that I could live on top of this mountain would be but a momentum of peace and quiet.

As I walk down this path,

I allow myself to let go of many a fear; tears fall down, and I am not ashamed, for once, I allow my feelings to show and I thank the path that I am on, for not passing judgement of any kind.

As I walk down this path,

my heart aches for Love, and Peace.  To forget the daily

struggles, I face day to day, within the city, that is far from here.

As I walk down this path,

I wonder, how come I never came before?

What took me so long to realize, that I needed to get out

of such a place, full of bitterness and rage and much hate.

As I walk down this path,

I think aloud, I think at last!

Life is not easy and it will never be, but

how we choose to confront it, will define our destiny.

As I walk down this path,

Nature has come to meet me at last!

It takes up my tears, and throws off the burdens,

and takes my shoes off, and tells me to run, Run! my child Run free of worry and do not look back!

As I walk down this path,

I finally, accept that this will be my last;  time never stops

and it keeps on going, but I must not look back, and keep on moving;  So finally, I come to this very place, full of Peace and much needed quiet.

I take my shoes off and throw off my socks, and let me feet touch the soil, and make peace at last.  I take off my back pack, and throw off my hat, as I twirl around, free at last!

As I walk down this path,

I wish you were with me, here at last. To hold my hand and laugh about, without no worry, free at last.  How I miss you, so very much, yet here at least I can be free at last.

I will say my goodbyes all around, and go from this place to another afar.  Do not cry for it is not my end in its new beginning free at last!

Reviews

[F.M. Farris]

a nice piece, like the ghost of a dream.

[Maria]

Thanks for reading. Like your perspective.

[OneAmongstMany]

This is really lovely, thank you for sharing

[Maria]

You're welcome. Glad you enjoyed.

[Coyote Poetry]

A amazing story shared in the poetry. I liked the thoughts and the journey in your words. I did Maria like the ending. Thank you for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote

[Maria]

Thank you Mr. Coyote. I always keep my heart and mind in-tuned, for I have much to tell.

[Coyote Poetry]

You did very well and you are welcome Maria.

[Maria]

Thanks again

[Tilarkin]

Nice story, I have a very short attention span normally but I walked all the way down the path too, to write something like that which keeps you reading is something I'm definitely aiming for 😊

[Maria]

Thanks appreciate your words and the fact that you were able to read the whole thing too! hurray, and thanks again.

[Tilarkin]

Your welcome

[Maria]

Thanks again.