Woods show your beauty

A favorite place of mine where I find peace and solitude and sense of strength within a natural wooded beauty.

                               

The woods shared her beauty today.

 Each variant tree festooned in leafy garb.

The woods shared her grace today, 

native creatures buzzing all round. 

In strength the grove stands,

attending to language only its own.  

Is there a clue of what life should be

 for you, for me?

Amidst tempest,

this  grove refuses to flee its station

but  yields 

giving itself in the power of each gust. 

Can we learn

 to bend amidst life storms,

 open to lessons within our days?

Enclosing peaceful  solitude

Is the presence of  my Lord. 

 at life's end 

Heaven will be my perfect reward.

Author's Note

Does this bring a feeling peace? I hope so, as the experience of this place surly does for me.

Reviews

[¿]

Phew! It brought peace in me.... :)
This reminds me of my village which I've hardly visited it past few years....that serene place always used to soothe my soul...now in this crowd I barely can think of goin' there again....
I loved reading the beauty of woods here....just simply captivating :)
Thanks for sharing :)

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Tahsin.Z
Oh my. You remember something like growing up in a village. That is so very intriguing-interesting to me. A person just never knows the context a reader will read from. Your review is wonderful for that very reason. I hope that you gain experiences and valuable memories in your current life and vocation. To remember good from our past is surly a great blessing. Thanks for reading such a wonderful review.
Blessings to you.
Kathy

[¿]

Hopefully,I keep that hope dear, twas a great feeling to read yours...Almighty's grace be upon you...you're heartedly welcome :)

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Thank you Tahsin.Z!

[William Michael Reeves]

Your words are peaceful. Your thoughts calming. You must be a poetic counselor or something? Bending storms to pass in peace with words.

[Kathy Van Kurin]

William Michael Reeves,
I am so sorry to of missed your review. Thankyou, thankyou and please forgive me. I hope you are enjoying life and finding inspiration of soul and pen. We all need some peace and if it can be something shared in this world even better.
Bless you,
Kathy

[William Michael Reeves]

For seven months I've been sitting here in the void where lost reviews reside. Where poetic love laments lines forgotten. Forgive you? Maybe, after I'm done with the counseling I've needed to keep me from commiting poeticide.

Same thing happens to me Kathy. And I feel the same as you. That's why I haven't been posting poems. I don't have the time yet as my routines have all changed, to properly respond and return the favor. But I write every day. All is well and doing my best to catch up with everyone. You are unnecessarily forgiven and your poetiguilt is absolved!

Bill

[LSS]

Growing up in the woods surrounding our homes as my parents moved often, allowed God to supply my inner needs; giving me peace in the confusion of a growing child. Ever from those days, my first excursion in a new place is to wander alone to see first hand the workings of the Lord. Maybe I don't see everything clearly then, but I have been resupplied with His strength from that quiet time with Him alone. Thank you for your expressions.

[Kathy Van Kurin]

LSS,
I just came upon this reply of yours and was so pleased! It was like a treasure from one month ago. Well, sorry I did not see it sooner.
I appreciate your story here. You were able to find solace and strength in a lovely natural setting in your childhood? I am so glad you did! We need our God so much and it is always so encouraging when others share a testimony such as yours.
We all can learn so much from one another. Thanks again for coming by and reading my poem. Bless you so! Kathy

[Neville]

How could it not lend the reader a feeling of peace and tranquility? I am sure most folk have such a special place, mine too is deep within our local woods. These are beautifully strung words Kathy. Cheers & All Good Things, N

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Neville Pettitt,
I go to contemplate and just be still; bring my back pack with bible, note book, pen and lunch. My dog Violet comes along too. I try to do as much good with this time as I can. Thanks for giving your time to read something I wrote and sharing your thoughts. It is nice! Kathy

[Neville]

My pleasure entirely...

[Cassie]

Ohh It does Kathy,it does bring peace and thank you for sharing that peacefulness with us since it obviously flows to us to me, through this piece of poetry.

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Cassie,
What a lovely review; simply a kind word given! Peace, oh we need it in this old world; so many times tired and downtrodden. Humanity seeks peace. Hopefully we can help show this wonderful characteristic to others.....................Kathy

[Re-Pete]

the woods - tranquil and beautiful like your writing and spirit. this is so serene, peaceful & inspiring. re-grounding us in humanity. reminds me of, “I took a walk in the woods and came out taller than the trees.” -Thoreau

i always feel better after your writing. thank you for sharing. blessings.

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Pete,
You probably do not realize how encouraging you are and I do appreciate your reviews. Writing takes our inner hearts to a vulnerable place and when others encourage it gives strength for the journey. Thank you! Kathy

[Re-Pete]

thanks for saying that Kathy. even from the other side of the country i can tell from your writing that you have a big heart/spirit and you love God and that's all i need to know. happy, blessed new year my friend.

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Thanks Pete. I wish and hope and pray that you be and find His true and pure desire in the continued growth and polishing of your life...............Kathy

[.]

I guess we are all seduced by the wonders and beauty of the woods. The irony is; what is so beautiful and welcoming during the day, becomes so menacing at night.

A fine ode to Gaia and her woodland disciples.

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Doodley,
Thank you. I had not thought of enjoying woods that way before. Thanks Kathy

[Sami Khalil]

"The woods shared her grace today, native creatures buzzing all round.

In strength the grove stands, attending to language only its own."

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Sami Khalil,
Let us all as human beings be a little more aware of the need for grace bestowed upon others within our lives as we move along this life's path! Great to see you again. Blessings to you Kathy

[Sami Khalil]

All true. You are welcome gracefully. .....::::))))

[Tom]

I wandered lonely as a cloud
That floats on high o'er vales and hills,
When all at once I saw a crowd,
A host, of golden daffodils;
Beside the lake, beneath the trees,
Fluttering and dancing in the breeze. '

This too has similar designs and evokes a much needed tonic to the wayward soul...kudos Kathy !

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Tom,
Your review is an absolute delight! I do appreciate the effort on your part to encourage. The world needs this. Definitely you are a writer! Blessings to you in this thanksgiving season. Kathy

[wordman]

the woods is always a place to find solace,and if you look hard enough you might discover
elfs,who knows..and the beautiful humming birds

[Kathy Van Kurin]

wordman,
Your know I have seen hummingbirds in out of the way places where I was quite surprised to see them. Up high in a cottonwood tree. In a huge stone fireplace when camping once. But I have heard sounds in undergrowth when hiking maybe some leprechauns were dancing?! Who knows................. bless you much Kathy