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Image by Kevin from The Beginning at Last

Returning to the forest

After a long while 

Rustling breeze of trees

Always make me smile

The first time I came

Among season of Spring

With deep green leaves

And blue birds that sing 

Now darker upon Autumn 

The air is mysterious 

Leaves turning red 

Fleeting animals less curious

Hibernation for the soul

Preparing for winter’s storm

Earth’s soil frozen below 

To re-emerge once more 

Time fades away slowly

Cycles of life and death 

Stillness within solitude

Take a weary last breath 

Branches cracking underfoot

Song of water’s flowing calm 

Scents of crisp, cooler air

Touch of dirt upon my palm

Messages still the same

Listen closely to falling leaves 

I’ll forever feel at home 

In the forest among the trees 

©️ Laura Bennett

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As the seasons change, so do we.

My first entry to No Theme Thursday was on March 24th, 2024 (a little over seven months ago) and it was a poem called Forest for the Trees.

This image reminded me of that first ever entry and I decided to reminisce on a return to the beginning.

My blog was never supposed to be about poetry, and I remember feeling so nervous posting that first poem, thinking it would be an utter fail.

So, this is my way of saying, “Thank you.”

For being here with me as I write more, for helping me grow, and for Kevin and his beautiful inspiration which has kept me writing for this long.

Gratitude to everyone who reads this. You are always appreciated.