Monday, July 20, 2015

THE BENCH IN THE FOREST

THE BENCH in the FOREST
WELLS, MAINE July 2015

Wooden steps outline the forest path
The bench in the forest is where I pass

 Giant trees give shade from beyond
And nearby frogs frolic in a pond

Then silence passes over the land
In this tranquil sanctuary I stand

Contemplating the invitation to sit
The bench so inviting, I’ll stay a bit

And there my thoughts are drawn
To reverie and dreaming so long

I’ll take time to contemplate and stay
Sitting in silent stillness as I try to pray

A chipmunk dashes by in a whizzed blur
His destination hunting so I do not stir

The leaves are dancing to the wind’s wand
Its mysterious messages come from beyond

The bench in the wood has magical messages
All that is needed just sit quite still and listen

And hear the answers to your heart’s desire
The revelations are so pure you’ll never tire

To return again and again in this soft glen
Where silent reverie is your best friend.