The Simple Life I live

Pastoral poem, contentment, fresh air and sunshine

I amble through the flowers

    in a plush meadow

As the birds and butterflies

    flutter by.

I skip a smooth flat stone

    over a laughing brook.

It fairly dances on the water

    as I sigh.

The gentle perfumed breath

    of nature's playground

Soothes my soul so deeply

    it takes me back in time.

The trees sway and breathe

    an unspeakable tune.

Flat faces shrink from window

    of steel and glass,

Oblivious to silky kiss of sun, 

    the gentle rush of grass.

I know I have tasted perfection

    as close as life can give.

It makes me so truly thankful

    for the simple life I live. 

 

Author's Note

I tried city living, but I couldn't stay. I am a country boy at heart.

Reviews

[¿]

Ah, tis such a soothing poem describing how simply simplicity can content our life!
City full of horns, crowd, busyness, rush....just tires the soul...and a relaxing countryside is the best curing scenario then....a really amazing poem you've shared....thanks bfp :)

[bigfootprint]

Thanks Tahsin, I had to live in a big city to appreciate my roots. I came home.

[¿]

Roots deep down Sir...stretching us to it always.....you're heartedly welcome :)

[Gee]

The simplest things in life can bring the most pleasure, and being at one with nature is probably the best example of this.
You write really well bigfootprint

[bigfootprint]

Thank you Gee. I think you got it right. We get to know nature around us in the country. It becomes a type of love, a feeling of belonging. Unlike the city where things constantly change, the country bathes us in contentment and familiarity.

[Gypsy Warrior Queen]

I needed this to cool me down and mellow me out from the blistering heat in my atmosphere...here everything is wilted and dropping from the day's heat endurance. This is like a tall glass of lemonade and a shady lawn chair spot!

[bigfootprint]

Thanks Queenie. Just call me the cooler.

[barleygirl]

Your poem is a mix of predictable happy-time observations, punctuated by unexpected sparkling observations that end up making this much more original than ordinary (which is what I was thinking at the start, but then your message surprised me along the way). I relate to your authors note, since I grew up far from the closest small town, then I did the lifetime career crap which requires some existing amongst throngs, but now I'm back to living in a remote cabin & loving it. The deep-down contentment you express is exactly how I feel living my current life (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[bigfootprint]

Thanks Margie, and fond hugs to you. I am still muddling through the protocols here. Your critique gives me lots of clues to the true identity of my friend Margie. I like to smell the meadow when the morning heats up to dry away the dew.

[barleygirl]

I am also very attuned to the various aromas outdoors with varying temps *smile*

[Chris Shaw]

A beautiful and uplifting poem to read. A great understanding of how nature can bring contentment in your lines. Another well crafted read. Thank you.

Chris

[bigfootprint]

Thanks Chris.Your soul shines through your words.

[Chris Shaw]

I'm pleased I found this one again Doug. It is such a soothing read and reflects my own appreciation for nature's gifts. I'm a city girl myself. Born in London, lived there for 8 years but could NEVER go back to live there. Can barely even visit. Hope you are well.

Chris

[sette]

the simple pleasures in life with a simple lifestyle makes a person happier rather than making everything complicated

[bigfootprint]

So true, sette. Happiness is a choice

[John the Baptist]

Very nice images in this one. A good read for when one is feeling down or uptight. Well done.

[bigfootprint]

Thanks John.

[charlie]

This is delightfully sensual. Took me back to my being a kid, when being a kid allowed such time and such openness to the immediacy of environment; a natural environment. A natural splendour with surround sound and High def.
A very nice read.