MEDITATION

Nature's sights and sounds surround me here,

Where the raccoons, pheasants, squirrels and deer,

Come to enjoy the shade and cool, running stream,

A place for me too, where I can think and dream!

All around, I can see GOD's creative care and grace!

When I close my eyes, I can visualize HIS FACE!

A little breeze, drifting through the branches so high,

In the depths, of this shelter, where there is no sky!

Cool breeze....cold water....but, warmth for my soul!

A special place, to feel close to Creation, is my goal!

Just above, I can easily see,  where a trail used to be,

No longer there....so, a perfect sanctuary for me!

No human sounds to disturb my reflections!

No concrete jungle, with all its imperfections!

Just ME and TIME and GOD's intervention!

Creating anew, my own good intention!

It is Holy Ground......this place where I stand!

Never spoiled, by the elements, or the hand of man!

I'll soak up the energy, that seeps into each pore!

There's lots of it here....each time, I get more!

And when I am gone....one day.....when it's time,

Long after, I write on this personal line,

I will be here, in the forest, so old....yet so new,

And if you should visit, I will welcome YOU!

Just walk along the creek, where I've tread,

You've no need to fear, or have any dread!

You will find PEACE and JOY everywhere!

And if you are patient, GOD will be there!

Pauline Banning

P-1342-98-D18
 

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