Introspective Morning

Leaving the car by the road
acknowledging the call to explore
the as yet unspoiled
the wonder of the master plan.

Feeling as though no one
had ever walked here before
virgin land untrod
by man whatever his quest.

There's peace to be found here
where wildlife still roam freely
amongst tall pines,
in shady valleys.

Chancing upon a trickling brook
pausing to wonder
to where it travels,
from whence it came.

The air is pure and
cleanses the senses
listening to the quiet
a sound unlike any other.

Back into the world endowed
with a different perspective
a deeper insight creating a longing
for more of that which is as yet unspoiled.

© 2004 Marcia Miller-Twiford

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