Walk with me my love, ‘round the lake, into our favorite stand of old growth. Let us listen to our footfalls, as they drum the root chambers, each step cushioned by centuries of needledrop in this ancient forest. We will enjoy the rise and fall, twist and turn of the trail, serenaded by the breeze in the treetops. The steady rhythm of our footsteps will sooth our weary hearts.
We’ll trek deep into the woods, to that crest of the knoll overlooking our special log. There we’ll rest, under the towering woodland canopy, and bask in the filtered sunlight, that drifts down dreamlike, golden into our sacred clearing — while we breath the intoxicating natural bouquet of this timeless forest… of conifers, ferns, mosses, musks, and ionized mountain air. So come, and bring no book, for this one day we’ll give to idleness, and nature’s magic.
rob kistner © 2022
Poetry at: dVerse
Exactly that, Rob, and it echoes Wordsworth’s message: who would want a book at such a time? Love the video!
Some magic exists only in the natural world. I just discovered the video last year, and I am so drawn to it
Superbly written, covering every little detail and sound that is the magic of the forest. Very, very well done.
Thank you Ain…!
Beautifully written, a magical place indeed! I love that song????
Glad you like my friend. Magic song video!
So vivid, Rob!
<3
David
Thank you David, you’re very kind! 🙂
Beautifully penned! I loved the vivid imagery used here 🙂
Thank you Veera! 🙂
This draws me, takes me right there.
Ghank you Paul, I’m pleased!
A beautiful romantic walk in the woods. So many great images surround!
I appreciate your kind words Dwight 🙂
Beautiful prose, and I could smell that forest air!
Thank you Tricia.
“Let us listen to our footfalls, as they drum the root chambers, each step cushioned by centuries of needledrop in this ancient forest.”
Absolutely a beautiful piece of prose. I am there. This is pure serenity
I’m reminded of the Japanese tradition of forest bathing: your writing evokes the tradition so well.
Thank you Lillian! I loved forest bathing, but unfortunately, my health has prevented me from doing so for several years… 🙁
What a perfect place… no book is needed when you are walking your own narrative.
It’s a natural faery tale Bjorn.
Wonderful love letter, Rob.
Thsnk you so much Ken!
Sounds like a perfect day Rob! Lovely.
Thank you Linda! It would be glorious… 🙂
this is lovely, Rob. What a day you’ve described! A perfect day to be in nature!
Thank you Sascha! 🙂
I knew I’d love what I’d read here even before I read. And sure enough, brilliant. Thanks for this lovely moment. Loved. blessings.
Glad you liked this Selma!
I’ve been there, and it’s beautiful, the ancient forests, thanks for the reminder. 🙂
You are most welcome JP… 🙂
Home is where the heart lives … our PNW forests make that pure delight.
My heart lives on the magnificent waters in those forests of Oregon Helen. My love lives with my big expanded family.