PERMISSION TO FEEL

An affair with Mother Nature.

PERMISSION TO FEEL

I run to her when loneliness

Bears weight within my bones.

I seek her when resistance

To change shackles my mind.

I climb her mountains to be soothed

And have my senses put in order.

I walk her plains when life becomes

Flat and loses its mystery.

I investigate her hidden paths

When I've lost my child like curiosity.

I touch her canyon cheeks and feel

The tears for things destroyed

And held captive by urban decay.

I hold her close when aspen dance.

I hear her sing through winter nights.

I swim her waters in summer waves

And find her treasures in autumn gold.

Mother Nature...home to all,

Where I am permitted to remain a child,

Feel complete in her solitude,

Happily surprised to discover

How un-lonely being alone can be

While remaining ever hopeful

Within her nurturing arms.

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Reviews

[Bhuyanshi Talukdar]

This poem beautifully captures the power of nature to heal and restore us when we are feeling lost, alone, or disconnected from the world around us. The speaker seeks solace in the natural world, finding comfort in the mountains, plains, and hidden paths that Mother Nature provides.

The lines "I hold her close when aspen dance. / I hear her sing through winter nights. / I swim her waters in summer waves / And find her treasures in autumn gold" are particularly evocative, creating a sense of the speaker's deep connection to the rhythms and cycles of the natural world.

The poem also touches on the theme of childhood and the idea that nature can help us to reconnect with the sense of wonder and curiosity that we often lose as we grow older. The line "Where I am permitted to remain a child" highlights the idea that nature provides a space where we can feel free to explore, play, and discover without the pressures and expectations of adult life.

Overall, this is a beautiful and deeply moving poem that speaks to the ways in which nature can help us to find comfort, solace, and a sense of belonging in a world that can often feel overwhelming and isolating.

[Miss Sharon]

What a beautiful, in depth review of this write! I appreciate very much the time you took. You captured what I felt when I wrote this! Thanks again for your support. ~Sharon

[Patricia Wedel]

dearest Sharon... I also find Comfort when the Aspen dance... the Romance of Autumn. I gather Rose tinted Pumpkins around me with Chresanthemums wearing Magenta shades etched in Gold. The Yellow leaves fall in blankets where Rabbits look for Carrots.. waiting for the first Snowfall. gently, Pat

[Laz K.]

The romantic sentiment of a wonderful, inspiring, caring natural world is a powerful and lasting aspect of a certain world view, although it is one sided, and wishes to see the good and the beautiful in nature. The healing power and soul-cleansing effect of spending time in nature is undeniable, and it is well-expressed in this poem.

[Miss Sharon]

Thank you for your kind review! ~Sharon

[Carola]

yes, mother nature with its beauty and yet also harshness can be embraced like a friend I think.
lovely words & storyline.
cheerio carola

[Miss Sharon]

Thanks so much sweetums for a lovely review! ~Sharon

[Ken e Bujold]

Feel complete in her solitude...ah yes how opening ourselves to nature, her many wonderous ways can bring beauty to our hearts, so long as we are willing to remain silent and listen to the words of wisdom she whispers ever so softly to those who chose to listen
Ken

[Miss Sharon]

Indeed Ken. You are spot on in your interpretation of this write. Thanks for the review. ~Sharon

[Betty Hermelee]

I love the way to bring mother nature to life, as a being with a soul.... Sometimes we need to heal ourselves from difficulties of life by hugging nature, for her love is unconditional, not like a human....she has a way of giving us hope.... she is someone you CAN fall in love with!!!
Well done Sharon!
Best, B

[Miss Sharon]

What a beautiful and "spot on" review Betty! I appreciate you so much. ~Sharon

[Betty Hermelee]

You're so welcome Sharon!
Best, B

[Richard Knox]

Hi Sharon,

What a lovely poem this is, so full of beautiful imagery that expresses the admiration, wonder and love for Mother Nature that so many of us feel. Thank you for sharing.

[Miss Sharon]

Thanks so much for your kind review my friend! I appreciate you. ~Sharon

[John the Baptist]

This one is something to keep handy to read when caught in the midst of an interstate backup. The imagery is very soothing, reminding us there is another world outside of urban stress.

[Miss Sharon]

Thanks ever so much for your kind review! ~Sharon

[jacob erin-cilberto]

she could be a closest friend if only we would treat her as such.
I find such a treasure in Nature myself...walks in the beautiful autumn....around my house the trees turning gold....there is nothing to match. Beautiful imagery in your poem, Sharon,
j.

[Miss Sharon]

I believe most creative people like we writers, often find our truest friend in Mother Nature. Thanks for a lovely review my friend...I appreciate you. ~Sharon