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The Forest

The aroma of autumn's decay
Perfumes the air with layered earth—
Oak, pine, and twig, a damp mélange
That crunches beneath my footfall.
This scent, a constant comfort,
Brings me back to the woods I love.

A lone crow's cry shatters the peace,
A warning echoing through the trees,
A chorus heard, though far and near.
The fragrance lingers, a potent perfume,
]As new and sweet as a lover's kiss.

I am a child again, scuffing the ground,
Building small mounds for squirrels to find.
Moss-covered granite offers a seat

For quiet contemplation.
In a shallow marsh, the water is still,
Where trees, once vibrant, now lie submerged,
A somber contrast to the sunlit world.

Lost branches point the way to a home,
A beaver's work, a tapered gnarling.
The small white pines, in their desperate reach,
Cling to the hope of sunlight and age.
Blueberry bushes, now bare and dry,
Mark the end of the harvest season.

As long as this forest endures,
I shall not age.
My spirit, ever youthful and true,
Finds a constant, abiding love in you.

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About This Poem

Last Few Words: My true voice.

Style/Type: Free verse

Review Request Intensity: I want the raw truth, feel free to knock me on my back

Editing Stage: Editing - draft

About the Author

Region, Country: USA the bay state, United Kingdom, Australia, South Africa, Nigeria, Canada, Europe, USA

Favorite Poets: Mary Oliver: Known for her accessible and spiritual poetry that draws heavily on observations of the natural world. She often finds profound lessons and connections in the mundane, from a walk in the woods to the flight of a bird. , Robert Frost: While sometimes seen as a poet of rural life, his work is rich with observations of nature, which he often uses to explore themes of human isolation, choices, and the relationship between humanity and the natural world. , Walt Whitman: A central figure in American poetry, he celebrated nature as a force of unity and a reflection of the human spirit. His work often connects the individual to the vastness of the cosmos and the natural world. , William Wordsworth: A key figure in the Romantic movement, he emphasized the spiritual and emotional connections., Jess Taper: his profess of concentrated awareness of experience in poetry in true freestyle was profound.

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Comments

Sen99

7 months ago

A Timeless Forest

An enjoyable read, evocative, nice narrative feel

Autumnal poem with nature's, timeless message

Thanks for share

Candlewitch

5 months 3 weeks ago

hello Mark,

I love this quiet, contemplative sojourn into both mind and body. There are many things to discover in the forest of both worlds. Many changes now and to come. Your creation resonates deeply with me... We are more than flesh and blood. Thank you for this. reminder. I will hold on to it when the pain becomes too great... my favorite lines are:

As long as this forest endures,
I shall not age.
My spirit, ever youthful and true,
Finds a constant, abiding love in you.

much love, Cat

L o v e w o r n

5 months 3 weeks ago

Yes

Thank you Cat 💕