A walk in nature

3/30/2021

Hello my friends,

I'm headed out for a walk and want to share a bit of my everyday experience.

I live in a beautifully wooded area, where daffodils line the street. No matter how busy or how distressing the day might be, a walk outside can clear my mind and my heart almost immediately. Natual beauty has a way of capturing the soul and freeing the breath, doesn't it?

Yesterday turkeys skattered when they spotted me, othertimes deer freeze and watch me carefully. I'm always entranced by little fawns. With the warmer weather, I sometimes walk with my eyes closed and just listen to the birds sing.

Nature seems to be my theme this week, so when author Colleen Chesebro invited writers to submit a haiku or senryu (5-7-5 syllables), I thought of a fawn. I hope you enjoy my simple attempt.

28 Comments

D.L. Finn

3/30/2021 15:23:45

Deer bring me so much peace when I am near them. This is beautiful, Gwen, and thank you for sharing your walk!

Gwen M Plano

3/31/2021 03:18:33

Thank you, Denise. I'm so pleased you liked it. 💗

Teagan R. Geneviene link

3/30/2021 18:47:45

Gwen, what a beautiful moment you created. And the poem is purely lovely. Thank you for this. Hugs on the wing.

Gwen M Plano

3/31/2021 03:20:26

Thank you, Teagan. The thought of you enjoying the moment with me is lovely. Hugs back! 🤗

Miriam Hurdle link

3/30/2021 20:45:57

Your walk is so peaceful and refreshing. I could feel the fragrance in the air and hear the birds chirping. The creatures enjoyed your presence. Thank you for sharing, Gwen!

Gwen M Plano

3/31/2021 03:22:23

Thank you, dear Miriam. Nothing refreshes my soul quite like nature.💗

Harmony Kent link

3/31/2021 03:18:59

Thank you for bringing this beautiful moment into my morning, Gwen. :)

Gwen M Plano

3/31/2021 04:53:14

Ahh, thank you, Harmony! I'm so happy you liked it. 💗

Staci Troilo link

3/31/2021 04:19:54

That's beautiful, Gwen.

Gwen M Plano

3/31/2021 04:53:39

Thank you so much, Staci. 💗

CS Boyack

3/31/2021 05:26:34

Gotta love deer.

Gwen M Plano

3/31/2021 06:00:58

Yep, they are beautiful. Thank you, Craig. 😊

Pete Springer link

3/31/2021 06:48:20

Nice work on the poem. I completely understand your feelings about walking. During the pandemic, I've been walking about six days per week to keep my sanity. A couple of days per week I walk with friends, but I also like walking alone. I feel like I do some of my best thinking during those times.

Gwen M Plano

3/31/2021 07:35:53

Thank you, Pete. Like you, some of my best thinking occurs when I walk. Mostly, it's like an unspoken prayer. 😊

Mae Clair link

3/31/2021 07:10:06

I love walks when the weather is warm and you can escape into relaxation and musing. We have a family of deer who pass through our yard almost every morning just before dawn. My cat, Raven, patiently waits to watch them.

Lovely poem, Gwen.

Gwen M Plano

3/31/2021 07:37:11

What a sweet image of Raven waiting to watch! Thank you so much, Mae. 💗

Pat Garcia link

3/31/2021 10:02:41

Hi,
She's beauttiful. She looks so trusting as if she wants you to come and play.
Shalom aleichem

Gwen M Plano

3/31/2021 12:37:58

Wouldn't it be lovely? 💗 Thank you Pat.

John Howell link

3/31/2021 13:08:02

I always love nature walks. Sweet poem too.

Gwen M Plano

4/1/2021 06:24:56

Thank you, John. They help me re-center and see that life continues even during insane times. 😊

Colleen Chesebro link

4/1/2021 12:45:23

This is a lovely senryu, Gwen. What a gorgeous place you live in. If I take away the photo, I'm left with the sharing of a personal event. I could even construe your words as suggestive or playful. I love the photo of the fawn, but we shouldn't let the photo complete our message. Did you take this photo? How lucky you are to see the deer so close. <3

Gwen M Plano

4/3/2021 19:18:52

Thank you, Colleen. I've taken many photos of deer in our area, but this one is not mine. I could only wish to be so skilled. 😊

Roberta Eaton Cheadle

4/2/2021 05:06:54

A lovely haiku, Gwen. You do live in a beautiful place.

Gwen M Plano

4/3/2021 19:17:14

Thank you, Robbie. Blessings to you and yours. 💗

Natalie Ducey link

4/2/2021 08:30:23

So soothing and tranquil, Gwen. Thanks so much for sharing nature's bounty with us. Wishing you a lovely Easter weekend. xo

Gwen M Plano

4/3/2021 19:16:19

Thank you, dear Natalie. Happy Easter to you as well. 💗

Jill Weatherholt link

4/6/2021 04:58:05

Thank you for taking us along on your walk, Gwen. Your poem is so beautiful. I hope you had a lovely Easter. xo

mark bierman link

4/10/2021 08:03:41

Beautiful photos! You live in a lovely spot. :)

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