Couldn’t See The Forest for The Trees

Shirley Shuler on Aug 24, 2010

Slowly walking the forest path…

Slowly walking the forest path

Blindfolded by my own hand

Searching, wandering my way to where

Living in a fools paradise

Created for myself and by myself

Passing and never paying attention

Seeing everything, yet seeing nothing

Tangled feet in the forest

Like trees tangled with vines

Forcing, compelling me to stand still

To take time to look and listen

Overpowered by the music and sounds of the forest

Nature has given me a second chance

I can now see the forest

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Comments (13)

drelayaraja on Aug 24, 2010
Wonderful message and nice poem
thresiapaulose on Aug 24, 2010
A nice poem in a time of deforestation. Thank you Shirlie
PSingh1990 on Aug 24, 2010
great poem……..

thanks for wonderful share..
Anuradha Ramkumar on Aug 25, 2010
A strong message conveyed through your poem.
nafisa noronha on Aug 25, 2010
deep thoughts……..very well put…….
giftarist on Aug 25, 2010
Great read, friend. Outstanding work.
Yalonda on Aug 25, 2010
Beautifully written! Nothing like nature can help us reflect on the inner workings of our souls!
Lady Sunshine on Aug 26, 2010
Your piece makes me want to take a walk in the forest, Shirley. I just want to step into that picture.
Val Mills on Aug 26, 2010
I’ve read this three times and received a different message each time. Clever work!
Ruby Hawk on Aug 26, 2010
I love walking in the woods. We often go to walk in the parks.
Tulan on Aug 27, 2010
I agree, you do your best thinking in the quiet of the woods.
mkd1788 on Aug 28, 2010
beautiful poem…really good one…
Luna Morena on Sep 15, 2010
Beautiful message

Hi there!