To the Greenwood Side

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.

Reviews

[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

[The Lone Wolf Prose]

Absolutely loved this. I sent you a private message. I hope to hear back from you in response!

[Elletrik Writing]

This was really good! I enjoyed it.

[onmyway]

I read this a couple of times.. the thoughts are well carved.. the writing is very smooth and the feeling that oozes out is something I'd like to keep.. Good work! :)

[Panda]

This is a beautiful piece, I love the description and the need to just escape from this world and go into another realm entirely based on fancies. You did a good job with this and it flows nicely, it captured my attention from start to finsih. GOOD JOB!

[kimberly]

i love it. same kind of feel as the last. who doesn't want to escape this world at some time? i like the part about the beasts that plague your mind. very nice.

[Stella]

Wow! This is a really good poem. Well written and intriguing. I enjoyed reading it. Keep up the good work! :)