Written for dVerse Poetics: Let’s Take A Walk
In The Woods, Shall We? Our host Lillian asks us
to write a poem about the woods. This is my poem.
Sunlight paints the leaves,
golden rays scattered
on a floor of green velvet.
The path, a ribbon
unfurling slow,
leading deeper.
Birdsong stitches
the silence,
a quiet hum of life.
Each step a soft crush
of fallen needles,
earth breathing beneath my feet.
NAR©2025
This is “The Woods” by Bon Iver
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Delightful, Nancy, it was like I was there.
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You’re welcome to join me any time, dear Keith. Thank you!
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“birdsong stitches/the silence…” Cool verb choice, it evokes the movement of the birds as much as the sound.
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Thanks very much for the lovely comment. Greatly appreciated.
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I was there, walking through your lines. So calming and beautiful. Thank you. 💚
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I thought that was you walking next to me! Happy for the company. I’m very pleased to know you enjoyed my poem, Michele. Thank you! 🌲
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Thank you! 😊
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That was absolutely beautiful, Nancy! I loved it!
Yvette M Calleiro 🙂
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Thank you very much, Yvette. I appreciate your gracious comments.
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adventures..
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But without the wicked witch!
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I love this Sis 💜💜
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Thanks so much, Sis. I’m very please with it.
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its lovely 💜💜
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Very nicely done.
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Thanks! I’m somewhat partial to this one myself.
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So beautifully described, Nancy, … you could feel the Bracken beneath your feet, … as you stare towards the fingers of light shining its way through the trees, … brilliant !! …💙
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You are so very kind, Penn. Thank you for your gracious comments. I am so pleased with how this poem came out.
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You should be pleased, …it’s so descriptive, …..it actually reminded me of walking through our local woods with Bess, …you brought tears to my eyes, … happy ones, …🤗💙
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Oh my goodness, Penn. Thank you for sharing such a lovely and heartfelt memory. 💙
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Have you got a hankie? … strewth, I’m emotional tonight, …that’s twice I’ve cried, …💙
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Oh Penny, we all have those nights when the slightest upsets get us going. That was me yesterday, just not a great day. Sending big hugs your way. You’re never alone, luv. 🫶🏼💙
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I love this, especially
The path, a ribbon
unfurling slow,
leading deeper.
Beautiful, Nancy 💗
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Thanks so much, Esther. I’m very pleased with the way this turned out and I appreciate your kind comments.
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A stunning forest poem, Nancy. I love the use of light and colour, the birdsong stitching the silence, and the palpable ‘earth breathing beneath my feet’.
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Thanks so much, Kim! I truly appreciate your comments. You picked out some of lines I was most pleased with.
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My pleasure, Nancy.
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Love the poem specially this :
Birdsong stitches
the silence
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Thanks you, Grace. I’m pleased to know you liked my poem and those lines in particular.
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A wonderful walk with words Into The Woods, dear Nancy. A place of peace, each soft step in silence, subtle sunlight, movement as meditation. Thanks for sharing! 🙂
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Lovely comment, dear Phil. Thanks for stopping by and listening.
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The soft walk in the woods…. love it.
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Thank you, Björn. Lovely comment.
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A gorgeous poem, and lovely song choice, Nancy …
I especial enjoyed these lines
“Birdsong stitches
the silence,
a quiet hum of life.“
https://youtu.be/fm5kiVEklGA
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Thanks, dear Ivor. Sometimes when I’m listening to the radio, I’ll hear a phrase that I particularly like and I’ll make a note of it. That’s where those lines originated; I reworked them to fit the cadence of my poem. I appreciate you referencing those lines, dear friend. 🥰
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My absolute pleasure, Nancy
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I love the “earth breathing beneath my feet”.
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Thank you! I was pleased with that line, after changing it from “earth moving beneath my feet”. You have reinforced my decision to change it.
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Very scenic poetry.
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Thank you, Sadje.
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You’re most welcome
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