Tag: trees

I Sought Out a River

I Sought Out a River 

sought out a river, to find that state 
to be like that river, a serene estate 
banks lined with wet, mossy boulders 
i wade out into the rocks, 
only far enough to feel rushing water, 
on my shins. 

i hike up the river, until i meet a rock 
a face so steep, i fear the drop 
atop this falls water pristine, 
tumbling down in might, into a froth 
until just lapping besides the shore 
this theatrical roar, becomes nothing more 
than a rise by my feet. 

along the shore of the river, stands the pine 
tall, unmoving, but not without vine 
a forest vast, to keep out until the last 
dark in the depths, but here by the river 
the sun shines, i can attest. 

12/12/21 – Andy McRae

Humble Bumble

The birds are chirping from the trees
All around me the nature breathes.
Scent of lavender lofts thru the air
As someone fells down a tree with care.
Old dogs lying, licking at their paws
Sniffing the wind when they take a pause.
Trees grow giant all around the yard
Maple, Birch, Spruce, Willow stand guard.
Flowers blossom, hummingbirds flutter, bees bumble
This world beyond my door makes me feel humble.
6/15/20 – Andy McRae