I started out on a nice long walk; something I’ve done a multitude of times before
But for some reason, things seemed different today as I closed the old screen door
The woods were not too far away…I took only myself along – I wasn’t very
Far into my morning walk when I was joined by branches of birds in song
I made it to the quarter-mile mark and there lying on a grassy like lawn
Appeared “Mother Deer” and her spotted, fresh, helpless baby fawn
I quietly continued; eager to take on the new day – The sun now
Streaming through the trees was sure to light my way
In a clearing not very far from there where the red soil was starting to crack
I discovered a little struggling black beetle who was laying on his back
I flipped him over gently as I thought it right to do – Then trekked on with
The fresh air filling my lungs with a powerful sense of renew
Carrying on past the tall green trees; it felt so good just to explore and to be
While the strangest but most beautiful feelings came alive within me
Almost at the little pond now, where the water was still and calm – Much to
My surprise, tears filled my eyes as I rejoiced with prayers and psalm
Life stopped me in my tracks as a little chipmunk spotted me – Scampering
Down – over the peeled curly bark of the wise, almost fallen, pine tree
I reached the milepost – Thought it time to turn around – When I heard faint
Sounds of sobbing and was led to a small child curled up on the ground
“I’m lost,” he cried out hesitantly; with searching eyes looking up at me
So I pulled him from his bed of leaves as I hugged him like a tree– “No worries child,
Things happen when you set out fearless with curious minds to roam.” – “I think
This path of purpose has re-awakened us–” Take my hand, child…
And I’ll walk you home!”
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Loree, I love this, Strong Ink and great imagery
Thank you Larry. Ink can be magic when we write at our best. ~ Thank you so much for your feedback. ~ So gratifying!
Joyfully, Loreexx
Wow! What an artist with words you are! You got me in the first line! 💕
Thank You Eyra for your lovely comment!
Thank you so much Paula. It means the world to me! Loreexx
Beautiful lines Loree. Welcome😀🙏
“ I hugged him like a tree– “No worries child,
Things happen when you set out fearless with curious minds to roam.” – “I think
This path of purpose has re-awakened us–” Take my hand, child…
And I’ll walk you home!”