Deep in the forest
Away from the sounds of the city
Far enough, anyway
Stop a moment and listen to
The age-old music of water falling over stones
Feel the damp air, ripe with life and pollen
Listen to the songs of bird unseen
As they flit from tree to tree above head
Revel for a moment
In things eternal and fleeting
The quiet hum and buzz of insects
A forest stream reflecting the dark woods
And filtered light
Sparkling, singing undisturbed
By our wondering observation