forest breathing
what is this?
this quiet place
where peace pervades
a state of being
forest floor to canopy
seeing bushland raw
in roots and rocks
layers and lines
the building blocks of time
we walk sequestered glades
of dappled shade
with feathered ferns
turned softly to the light
lichened logs lie wantonly
across a creek where
tumbled boulders
capture remnant pools
hidden spaces we find there
cool secret places
habitat envined
stop and listen ... not a sound
no birdsong
not even insect hum
stillness surrounds
bright forest giants
dreaming in the sun
this ...
this is where
we dare to lose ourselves
in the silence
J Bandidt © 7 July 2015
Maroochy Regional Bushland and Botanic Gardens
Upland and Creek Walk
what is this?
this quiet place
where peace pervades
a state of being
forest floor to canopy
seeing bushland raw
in roots and rocks
layers and lines
the building blocks of time
we walk sequestered glades
of dappled shade
with feathered ferns
turned softly to the light
lichened logs lie wantonly
across a creek where
tumbled boulders
capture remnant pools
hidden spaces we find there
cool secret places
habitat envined
stop and listen ... not a sound
no birdsong
not even insect hum
stillness surrounds
bright forest giants
dreaming in the sun
this ...
this is where
we dare to lose ourselves
in the silence
J Bandidt © 7 July 2015
Maroochy Regional Bushland and Botanic Gardens
Upland and Creek Walk