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.

[I Am Svetlana]

Nature and solitude spent with it can bring us great moments and memories, it has truly helped you create something special here. Indeed, nature is truly inspiring and allows us to join with it to find ourselves. Sometimes, this is difficult, but only if nature is the one not cooperating. We must be patient and see what nature brings to us and approaches us with, for acceptance. Certain signs would prove to us that it has accepted our presence. For this poem, nature has embraced you.

[Phibby Venable]

there is a great sense of peace in your work & a knowledge and respect
i enjoy greatly.

[Chloe..Across the Unive..]

Nature heals- your poem is beautiful - So glad you have the memories and precious moments.

Peace
Chloe

[Lourisa]

Beautifully written, Robin. Layout is perfect. As a child of the forest myself, this poem hit close to home. Peace to you.

[Liza]

mother nature does offer the most healing to our minds and souls - this is a treasure and an empowering read.

[Crowley]

Great piece Robin, and you could braid a rope out of that hair.....damn. Great writing my friend.

[My Fair Lady]

I can honestly think of no one I would rather take a nature walk with than you my beloved. Nature and life through your eyes.. truly enlightening.

[NoneOfYourBusiness akaK..]

enthralling journey within and without~

[Magdelena]

I went away to the mountains in Tennessee for my birthday in October. there I spent some time in the mountains in a log cabin. The first thing I saw were live Black bear. beautiful, the peace, the solitude, feelings of the night air as it flowed through me, well all were divine, like living alone just one with the world. Peaceful and serene. But you.. Wow, to be with nature such as this was a treat, for I so wished I had done so instead.. I felt it, you lived it!.

My Totem is the Wolf, and late at night I would pray to just feel its power pass through me, to feel the joys of seeing one cross my path. Maybe one day my friend I too will enjoy such beauty as your poem, in the meantime i shall have the luxury of going to it and dream.. The next best thing..

Mags xx

[Bard Constantine]

Outstanding development of mental pictures that gather like storm clouds... reminds me of the few times I wandered alone with only nature knowing my location. We need that; those solitary moments that reminds of what we are...