Always Go in The Woods Alone (Finding God)

If Nature is our mother, then God is our father. - Thoreau

away from spent fumes of cars and humanity

far away from the hot air breezes of foolish, unknowing tongues

i go deep into the woods

there is an unfathomable presence here, sacred, divine, almost eerie

amidst the scent of pine and decaying leaves

occasional crinkle of scurrying squirrel or chipmunk

rows of tall pines stand at attention like the kings guards

bristles of their hats scraping the sky

sunlight finding its way through and around

everything is so silent but alive

its reserved story screams goodness and mercy

truth, justice and understanding

peace

purity

unadulterated freshness

old stone walls mark what dead men once claimed as their own

in the name of what i do not know

freedom perhaps

survival

greed and exploitation maybe

maybe just to leave their mark like "kilroy was here'

thankfully now it's just a park

trees still protected by their thick bark

darkness rubbing sticks together to form a star's spark

being awed

creation unflawed

me awed

finding god

Author's Note

"When you knock, ask to see God - none of the servants." - Thoreau

Reviews

[Sami Khalil]

A walk through your poems is like a charming walk in nature; always a pleasure and a delight.
Long live the Bostonian.

[Pete]

such kind thoughts, thank you.

"Ah dear nature - the mere remembrance, after a short forgetfulness, of the pine woods! I come to it as a hungry man to a crust of bread." - Thoreau

you seem to have an affinity for boston.

[Sami Khalil]

Hehehe. I do. It is on the bucket list. I take a trip once a year. Just visited the Grand Canyon, Sedona, Jerome, Flagstaff.
You are welcome sir Pete.

[Pete]

nice. remember to pack some rubber boots for north carolina and florida.

[Sami Khalil]

I agree wholeheartedly. You are welcome sir.

[Pete]

i'm having trouble finding something of your's that i haven't yet read and reviewed in order to return the courtesy.

[Sami Khalil]

Not sure. System acts funny. No worries. Thank you kindly.