Come, join hands
let’s walk together
our hushed feet will fall softly
on verdant ground
pause by the sapphire stream
listen to lush sounds
murmuring water
rustling leaves
bird song, insects whirring
breathe in, breathe deeply
scents of the earth
fragrance of flowers
close your eyes
breathe in, breathe out
taste the emerald air
feel the dappled golden sun
warming your face
here, safe, embraced
enfolded by nature
let us share our stories
in our woodland bower.
Image credit: Shane Rounce @ Unsplash
Written in response to Sadje‘s What do You See #93 photo prompt.
The image shows shows a tree trunk. We can see hands placed next to each other along the length of the tree trunk. The hands belong to people of different race, age, and gender.
luna's on line 
Beautiful piece Chris. I specially loved the lines…
“breathe deeply
scents of the earth
fragrance of flowers
close your eyes
breathe in, breathe out
taste the emerald air” beautiful 💚
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Thank you so much, Radhika!
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Those lines stood out for me as well, Radhika!
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Thanks, Liz 😊
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You’re welcome, Chris.
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Penned beautifully. Loved it.
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Thanks so much, Usha!
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You are welcome, Chris.
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I closed my eyes and all my senses were there…
“pause by the sapphire stream
listen to lush sounds
murmuring water
rustling leaves”
Beautiful writing Chris!
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Thanks for the lovely compliment, Cassa!
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I almost felt as if I was out there experiencing it. Beautifully written, Chris 😀
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Thanks, Shweta – so pleased you enjoyed it. 🙂
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You are welcome 😊
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Yes!!
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This is such a heartening poem Chris. Love it’s beautiful serenity and calm. Thanks for joining in with this amazing poem.
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Thanks so much, Sadje, I’ve been trying to get into that space for the past few days and your prompt made it possible. 🙂
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You’re welcome my friend. It’s a pleasure.
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Reblogged this on Keep it alive and commented:
Reblog; First in this week in response to WDYS # 93. A beautiful poem by Chris Hall. Enjoy
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Thanks for sharing, my friend! 🙏
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Always my pleasure
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Every story can grow in the bower. Yes! Gorgeous details engage my senses here, Chris. I yearn for a walk in this forest right now!
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Just a little piece of paradise to share… let’s walk!
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Such an enchanting peaceful scene you weave here, Chris. Magical descriptions of nature!
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That’s a splendid compliment coming from one who describes nature so well. Thanks, Tom. 🙂
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I love, love, love this poem!! May I go to the verdant bower now, please, and leave all my cares and woes behind?
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Sit back, close your eyes, breathe… You’re there!
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Ahhh . . .:)
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Creative and a nice poem
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Thanks, Kevin!
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Welcome
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ooooooooooooh that rain came
down thunder clap
lighting lit
the couple
in shorts
and bare foot
stomped
in mired mud
fa fun
who knew
we saw
tho
and so now you too know
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The secret’s out…
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yup and to day s rocker birthday sings it well quote king of dreams~ happy bday joe lynn.
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Soundtracking your vibrant voice of Gaia:
Judah Earl “Skjønnhet (Reprise)”.
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I hadn’t come across that piece. It’s beautiful! Thanks for the introduction. 🙂
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Thats a beautiful piece, Chris. very well done.
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Thanks, Mason, I’m pleased you liked it! 🙂
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This is very pretty, Chris.
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Thank you, Robbie 🙂
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What’s not to love about this beautiful verse! Chris, thank you for transporting us to this amazing place. ❤️
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Thanks so much, Punam, I’m so glad you enjoyed this! 🙂
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You are welcome, dear. 🙂
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A wonderful poem for the image, Chris. Peaceful and uplifting. ❤
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Thanks so much, Diana!
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Fantastic, Chris. Love it. 😊
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Many thanks, Jeff! 🙂
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You’re welcome, Chirs! 😊
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Can almost hear your piece as a spoken guided meditation. Very peaceful, Chris. Beautifully penned.
P.S. If it wasn’t for utahan15, I would not have known it was Joe Lynn Turner’s birthday today! 😀
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I’m pleased you enjoyed that little ‘piece of peace’, Denise. I’d have missed JLT’s birthday too – a good blast of Metal blows the cobwebs away!
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Such a magical and fragrant piece. I read it three times 🤩💜
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Thanks so much, Jude! Honoured by your comment 😊🙏
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A real pleasure Chris. Sent you a long email. 🙏🏾
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ahh, your poem made me wanna wish lockdown is over so we could go out and enjoy nature like I used to before a pandemic happens.. i miss my afternoon run feeling the breeze of the air with the occasional chirping of the birds…so beautiful Chris
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Thanks, Mich! There’s something very special about being in nature… counting my blessings to have so many garden friends, all anticipating the return of spring.
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A joyful calming read. Let us all continue to enjoy the colors of the earth and all the people on it.
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Thanks, Jules… yes, let’s, whenever and wherever we can 🙂
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Lovely!
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Beautiful, Chris! The more I read, the calmer I felt. My tense shoulders thank you for the word massage.
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‘Word massage’ anytime! 🙂
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Sold. I’ll have two weeks full board please.
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Booking you in! 🙂
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Beautiful poem Chris! ❤ ❤ so vivid, so beautiful!
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Thank you, Carol 🥰
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