Serenity Cove

Among the Oak and Sycamore

Where gentle breezes kiss

A dandelion, I wish and blow

The wind takes it adrift

Wild apples, plenty, ripening

Sweet aroma draws me near

I pass bright sunflowers, bathing

In the heaven’s atmosphere

Bouquets of blossomed beauty

Alight the path I step

Where tall grass tickles me

With a soft and sweet caress

The cascades subtle trickle

Is faintly heard from here

Where flora is much thicker;

Abundant with water near

An arbor of the oaks

Shades from Summer’s sun

I cross the river rock

Where the water rarely runs

Through overgrowth of ivy

I step ’cross mossy stones

There, beyond, I see

Swiftly, the creek is flowin’

Near the edge I stop,

A perfect place to rest

The air is thick and hot

My reward; creek’s chilliness

I wade the crystal water

So clear, my feet ’top stones

I step a little further

’Til a chill runs through my bones

Ah, the sweet refreshment

This pool that cools me down

My place of sentiment

Fond memories swirl around

Gushing, stirring waterfalls;

Loud quiets all my mind

I drown among the echoes

And silencing of time

Every care is swept away

My reflection, soul, anew

A dam that holds the worries bay

And clears my point of view

The sun begins to flicker

Lumen rays dance through the leaves

I know sunset is nearer

Heavy sighs as I must leave

My heart abides here, always

This creek flows in my veins

Adjoined here on this summer day

My essence is serene

photo credit:

Christopher Martin photography