Country Life

...thoughts of a past life, at least the better part of it...

 

Country Life

 

 As I set my mind to wandering

Like I do to clear my thoughts,

I have come to discover

That I am missing the sights,

The sounds of country life

 

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Though the city has modern conveniences,

I long for the much slower, simpler pace…

 

The beauty of the fields of green

That stretches out as far as the eye can see,

 

The sweet smell of honeysuckle and mimosa

Cloying the evening air with their fragrance,

 

Walking in the warm summer rain

Not worrying about getting soaked to the skin,

 

Gazing into the night sky

Without the obstruction of lights,

 

Pointing out the constellations

Learned when I was but a child,

 

The cacophony of the crickets and cicadas

Making their music unhindered,

 

Coyotes in the distance

Their mournful calls to the moon,

 

 

But mostly, I miss the quiet, peaceful feeling

The easing of the mind and soul

And the rejuvenation of the heart,

In releasing all worries in my life…

 

To the four winds

 

 

Agt   9 June 2009

 

Reviews

[Vaishali..^_^]

very beautiful piece of writing..!!
great work..!!:)thanks for sharing..

[Ladysue]

Very beautiful piece of writing. Soft, calm, freeing. Like cowboy said very eloquent. I loved it!

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

A very eloquent piece of writing... despite all the modern technology nothing compares to the basics of nature.

[lots fo love ♥]

this is one of my favorite works from you! goood job!

[wolfsshadow25]

wow every captivating i enjoyed the read thanks for sharing

[Bhavya Kaushik]

You know there is nothing better feel in this world than walking in summer rain and felling all the sense of nature with you.
The imagery in this piece was just brilliant!
Great work Amanda :)

[Just Plain Me]

I love this :]

[C.M.]

Nice and I think it would appeal to a wide audience