Winter Woods
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As I walked in the winter woods
Amongst a chorus of white pines
Singing their benediction to the moon
In a silence as deep as the sea
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Long dead leaves made no protest
The elderly tipped in grey frost
Held no thought, this passage of time
Their progeny buried in their decay
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The gentle sigh of a north wind
Pushed the world to sleep
And a hush fell like a lullaby
Mother Earth bid her rest
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My soul seeped into the loam
Melting into everything
I was both lost and found
As I walked in the winter woods
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commonsensiblyspeaking 
Loved this Brad, best of the nature poems I have read. Gave me an immediate sense of calmness and belonging. you are the best !
Thank you, Rain! I am glad you enjoyed it. Wishing you the best for the New Year!
Welcome Brad. Wishing you a good new year to you as well !
both lost and found, perfect phrase
Thanks, Beth!
I felt like I was reading Robert Frost! well done, Brad!
Thank you, Jim!
Lost and found in the winter woods… conjures very interesting images. Beautiful!
Thank you, Francisco!
You’re very welcome Brad!
This is so, so beautiful. Everyone should take a walk in the snowy woods while they still have miles to go before they sleep. 😉❤
Thanks, Kristian!
Beautiful Brad. I love this stanza
“The gentle sigh of a north wind
Pushed the world to sleep
And a hush fell like a lullaby
Mother Earth bid her rest”
I can lose myself in your lovely words. Sounds like a wonderful walk. Sending you my love Brad. Jonikins
Thank you, Jonikins!