RedRavenPoems

From hilltops I gaze down. Looking at the valley floor.

I gaze in wonder at what I see, oh whatever could it be?

I see grass, growing green and thick, I long to settle among it.

Feel it’s feather light caress, as it brushes against my flesh.

But wait. I see more :

I see trees, the mighty monoliths, the kings of the forest tall and proud.

Massive oaks, glorious beaches, even here and there a maple abound.

A gentle breeze flows by, and I watch them bend now sway.

I long to be among them. To dance with them and play.

But wait. I see more :

I see shadows, places made of darkness

The light has yet to touch

Filled with burning desire, I long to explore them.

One day, I surely must.

Now the hour has come. The sun shall soon set

In deepest longing I have begun to weep.

For my heart so longs for this place

Away from man’s horrid race.

I bow my head. I week as I kneel.

For with great sadness, I return to lands of Iron. Filled with steel.