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.

[Gone]

I am in love with this poem!! You're amazing! Such talent!

[raindroplove]

wow

[MuSe Ampoule]

Only one who spends copious time in the bosom of nature can truly understand what that kind of meditative solitude can do for your perspective.

Very well done. ...and nice pic ;)

[Lilly Negoi]

one with the nature - aiming for the true nature of the self...this reminds me of one of my favorite quotes - "i'm never lonely when i am alone - i have myself to keep me company" :)

[Sweet_pale_cacophony]

You are very lucky Robin..you've had such cherished moments of solitude.I have not had much of an opportunity to be in the forests but my happiest moments are always that of a peace which is spontaneous and easy..watching clouds,admiring the sway of the branches and just being one with nature and with oneself as you say here.You have this great sense of tranquility which reflects in your poems,it is something i envy.

[Neva Flores Smith - Cha..]

I love this part.............I enter the forest in peace and the peace of the forest enters me........beautiful Robin!

[Callipyge]

Love it! "the peace of the forest enters me"

[Brad]

hey, who's the damn hippie??

i love your nature themes, you always know how to bring us along on your treks

[roarke]

all the primal things we've evolved to forget. How simple and how sublime and we discard it so often in a cavalier manner. The deeper you go, the less words there are to express it, that's what amazes me.

[Meggo]

This writing makes me feel at peace, happy...great job. :)