In the silence of the woods
Where the sun filters through
Breaking plains of darkness
Lighting up the gloom.
Hidden in the shadows
Gurgles a little stream
Catching beams of sunlight
To reflect upon the trees.
The smell of morning freshness
From the dew is all around.
And heavy drops of moisture
Make a happy joyful sound.
The deer come to gather
In this still and quiet place
For woodland is their shelter
And here I too feel safe.
Though the concrete of the city
Is drawing closer still
And islands of wooded acres
Gives my heart a thrill.
For here in the backyard
On this little wooded lot
Nurtured and cared for
Where peace is often sought.
I feel a sense of comfort
In this place here on earth
To walk with Mother Nature
At home on my own turf.
© Linda S. Burger
Midi Playing: "April Rain" © Bruce DeBoer
an Original Composition
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