By: Jim Bates

Deep forest strolling
Sunny skies blue asters bloom
Such serenity.

Rocky granite gorge
Cascading river echoes
Wildly roaring bliss.

Solitary singer
Songs sung with heartfelt passion
Voice transcending.

Walking pine tree woods
Skirting nefarious roots
Happily hiking.

Stoney beach agates
Pebbles swirling reddish hues
Wonder of eons.

Wood ticks on the prowl
Pinchers grabbing swelling large
Goopy blood balloon.